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Park leader’s future murky

Helping build awareness Local groups’ activities promote mental health month

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By DAVID THOMAS dthomas@shawmedia.com DeKALB – Cindy Capek’s future as executive director at the DeKalb Park District appears uncertain, but park district officials declined to comment on the matter Tuesday.

Park board members held a closed session meeting Friday evening to discuss personnel issues. No public vote was taken at the meeting.

Capek was not at the park district offices Tuesday.

Reached at her home, she said she was asked to not attend the Friday meeting. She declined to say whether she would return to work this week.

Phil Young, president of the park board, would not comment on Capek’s future with the park district. “I really can’t comment about the director at this point,� Young said.

When the Daily Chronicle attempted to contact Capek on her cellphone, an assistant director for the park district answered. She declined to comment.

According to the public notice, the closed session meeting was to discuss “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees.�

Capek, 58, was hired in 2006 after two years at Addison Park District. Her contract was not renewed by the Addison Park Board because of differences between the board and Capek on how the park district should be operated, according to a 2006 Daily Herald article.

Before that, she spent 15 years as an assistant director at the Des Plaines Park District.

The Daily Chronicle reported in 2006 that Capek’s starting salary in DeKalb was $90,000.

The fiscal 2014 budget listed Capek’s salary as $116,981.

The uncertainty about Capek’s future comes almost three weeks after three new commissioners – Per Faivre, Don Irving and Keith Nyquist – joined the park board.

Faivre, Irving and Nyquist each campaigned as being agents of change. They voiced frustration over how the previous board handled ComEd clear-cutting the trees along the Nature Trail, and were dissatisfied with a $5 million plan to replace the Hopkins Pool.

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Trevor Kramer, case manager and rehabilitation counselor, leads a group therapy session on motivation Tuesday at the Ben Gordon Center Community Support Campus in DeKalb. May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

By STEPHANIE HICKMAN shickman@shawmedia.com One in four people is affected by mental illness, according to the Ben Gordon Center.

This statistic is especially relevant to Michelle LaPage, whose mother suffers from a mental illness.

Now in her third year as development director of the Ben Gordon Center, a community mental health resource facility located at 12 Health Services Drive in DeKalb, LaPage works to promote the importance of

the issue. “Just making people aware ... has been very rewarding,� she said.

The end of May wraps up Mental Health Awareness Month, throughout which the Ben Gordon Center and other organizations have held various activities, promotions and fundraisers to help the cause.

Northern Illinois University assistant professor of psychology Michelle Lilly said the constant efforts of these organizations have not gone unnoticed.

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Mental Health Resources DeKALB COUNTY n Ben Gordon Center 12 Health Services Drive, DeKalb; 815-756-4875 n Sandwich Satellite 100 South Latham St., Suite 204, Sandwich; 815-786-7544 n Reality House 631 S. First St., DeKalb; 815-756-8501 n Community Employment Placement Services 631 S. First St., DeKalb; 815-756-8501

n BGC Hotline 1-866-BGC-0111 NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY n Counseling and Student Development Center Campus Life Building 200; 815-7531206 n Psychological Services Center Psychology/Math Building 86; 815753-0591

Economic gains boost U.S. confidence to 5-year high

By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER and MARTIN CRUTSINGER The Associated Press WASHINGTON – Home prices are surging, job growth is strengthening and stocks are setting record highs. All of which explains why Americans are more hopeful about the economy than at any other point in five years.

Investors on Tuesday celebrated the latest buoyant reports on consumer confidence and housing prices, which together suggest that growth could accelerate in the second half of 2013.

Greater confidence could spur people to spend more and help offset tax increases and federal spending cuts. And the fastest rise in home prices in

seven years might lead more Americans to put houses on the market, easing supply shortages that have kept the housing recovery from taking off.

Tuesday’s report from the Conference Board, a private research group, showed that consumer confidence jumped

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Trader Gregory Rowe works at the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday. Americans are more confident in the U.S. economy than at any point in the past five years, thanks to surging home values, a brighter job market and record-setting stock prices.

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8 DAILY PLANNER Today Business Networking International: 8 a.m. at 920 W. Prairie Drive, No. M, Sycamore (Ecosteam).

Home-schoolers activities: 8:45 to 11:45 a.m. in Sycamore.

Hands-on classes and field trips for all ages. Contact Lisa at 815748-0896 or gakers@tbc.net.

Free Blood Pressure Clinic: 9 to 11 a.m. at Valley West Community Hospital, 11 E. Pleasant Ave., Sandwich. No appointment necessary. 815-786-3962 or www. valleywest.org.

Fresh Beginnings AA(C): 9:30 a.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

Blessing Well food and clothing pantry: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First Church of the Nazarene, 1051 S. Fourth St., DeKalb. Meat and food offered, with clothing available in sizes for infants (diapers, too) up to 3X adults. www. dekalbnaz.com. 815-758-1588.

New Beginnings AA(C): 10 a.m. at 120 Main St., Kingston. 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

Kishwaukee Kiwanis: 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hopkins Park Community Room in DeKalb. www.

KishKiwanis.org; email Amy Polzin at APolzin87@yahoo.com.

“Newcomers” Group: Noon at Cafe 72, 682 Park Ave., Genoa. For information, call 815-784-2626.

Sycamore Rotary Club: Noon at Mitchel Lounge, 355 W. State St. 24 Hour A Day Brown Bag AA(C): 12:05 p.m. at Newman Center, 512 Normal Road, DeKalb.

800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Museum: 1 to 5 p.m. at 622 Park Ave. in Genoa. Call 815-784-5559 for appointments other days.

Memories of DeKalb Ag: 2 to 4 p.m. at Nehring Gallery, Suite 204, 111 S. Second St., DeKalb. Free. Open to all. www.dekalbalumni.org.

Weight Watchers: 5 p.m. weigh-in, 5:30 p.m. meeting at Weight Watchers Store, 2583 Sycamore Road (near Aldi), DeKalb.

Safe Passage Domestic Violence support group: 815-7565228; www.safepassagedv.org.

Came to Believe AA(C): 6 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

Chess Game Play: 6 to 8 p.m. at Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St., Sycamore. Free. All ages and skill levels are welcome. info@dekalbchess.com or visit www.DeKalbChess.com.

North Avenue Pass It On AA(C): 6:30 p.m. at North Ave. Baptist Church, 301 North Ave., Sycamore. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com.

Malta Cemetery Association annual meeting: 7 p.m. at the Malta Fire Station. Open to the public.

Narcotics Anonymous: 7 to 8 p.m. at United Church of Christ, 615 N. First St., DeKalb. 815-9645959. www.rragsna.org.

Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators: 7 p.m. in the lower level conference room at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Free monthly meetings. Send email to dekalbscbwi@yahoo.com.

Bingo Night: 7:15 p.m. at Sycamore Veterans Home, 121 S. California St. 815-895-2679.

Greater Kishwaukee Band rehearsals: 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Huntley Middle School, South Seventh and Taylor streets in DeKalb.

No auditions necessary; the band is open to wind or percussion instrumentalists age 18 and older.

815-899-4867 or 815-825-2350.

Celebration Chorale practices: 8 p.m. Wednesdays at First United Methodist Church, 321 Oak St., DeKalb. Singers are invited. Call Sally at 815-739-6087.

Hopefuls AA(C): 8 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb, 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

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Top cop answers your questions DeKalb Police Chief Gene Lowery ate more than his usual at breakfast Thursday.

He hosted his first Coffee with the Chief event at The Lincoln Inn, 240 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. Lowery wanted to give DeKalb residents a chance to talk with him about their concerns in small groups or one-onone. Initially, he talked with a handful of people, but then he started nibbling on pastries and talking with folks individually.

I came with some questions supplied by people who “like” the Daily Chronicle on Facebook (You can find us at www.facebook.com/dekalb.daily. chronicle). Here’s what Lowery had to say: Question: Can we get past arresting people for marijuana and go after real crimes?

Answer: Lowery said police officers are charged with enforcing all laws, not just the popular ones. That being said, often people are charged with marijuana possession after police arrest people on other charges.

“I think we have to remain vigilant in all aspects of enforcement,” Lowery said.

Question: Does DeKalb have a problem with violence? How did a

VIEWS Jillian Duchnowski wonderful Midwestern town become something to fear?

Answer: It didn’t happen overnight. It likely was a conflation of the economic downturn, police staff cuts, foreclosures, unemployment and other financial stress, Lowery said.

“From the moment I set foot in this community, it was clear it was disproportionately affected by violent crime,” Lowery said.

But DeKalb police are trying to maximize their resources and take more initiative, rather than simply reacting to crime, Lowery said. They are spending more time policing higher-crime areas and working with regional law enforcement and the Drug Enforcement Agency.

“If the criminal element believes they can be safe and do what they do with relative ease, they’ll go where they can do it,” Lowery said. “... I don’t want the criminal element to feel comfortable.”

Question: How can we support you?

Answer: It starts with communication and taking responsibility. If you see

a problem, whether it be junk cars or burned-out streetlights – or something more serious – report it to police. If it’s something another department should handle, they’ll point you that way.

“Ignoring the problem and having an expectation that someone else is going to solve it for you is part of how we got here,” Lowery said.

Residents also can help others make good decisions. For example, don’t let a friend walk alone at night in a dangerous neighborhood. Don’t let the person next to you at a bar drive home if he or she clearly has had too much to drink, Lowery said.

“Take the responsibility to do the right thing,” he said.

The nonemergency number for DeKalb police is 815-748-8400. You can find them on Facebook at www. facebook.com/dekalbpolice. You can also communicate anonymously with police through their new iWatch program at www.cityofdekalb.com/ Police/Iwatch.htm.

Lowery’s next Coffee with the Chief will be at 9 a.m. June 20 at The Lincoln Inn. Stop in if you’re near downtown.

He’ll buy you a cup of coffee.

• Jillian Duchnowski is the Daily Chronicle’s news editor. Reach her at 815-756-4841, ext. 2221, or email jduch-

IRS scandal may boost tax reform efforts The Associated Press WASHINGTON – The storm engulfing the Internal Revenue Service could provide a boost for lawmakers who want to simplify U.S. tax laws – a code that is so complicated most Americans buy commercial software to help them or simply hire someone else to do it all.

Members of Congress from both political parties say the current uproar – over the targeting of conservative political groups – underscores that overly complex tax provisions have given the IRS too much discretion in interpreting and enforcing the law.

“This is the perfect example of why we need tax reform,” said Rep. Tim Griffin, R-Ark., a member of the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee. “If you want to diminish and limit the power of the IRS, you have got to reduce the complexity of the tax code ... .”

There are still formidable obstacles to completing a major tax overhaul this year or next. Democrats and Republicans start off with opposite views on whether the government should levy more taxes and on who should pay what share. The two sides also don’t trust one another, making it difficult to envision agreement on which popular tax breaks to keep and which to scrap.

Most taxpayers pay someone to do their taxes or they buy commercial software to help them file. In a report earlier this year, national taxpayer advocate Nina E. Olson ranked complexity as the most serious problem facing both taxpayers and the IRS. People simply trying to comply with the rules often make in-

advertent errors and overpay or underpay, she said, while others “often find loopholes that enable them to reduce or eliminate their tax liabilities.”

The IRS scandal has little, if anything, to do with most everyday taxpayers, yet some lawmakers hope the attention will help galvanize support for the first major tax overhaul since 1986.

A little more than two weeks ago, the IRS revealed that agents assigned to a special team in Cincinnati had targeted tea party and other conservative groups for additional, often burdensome scrutiny when they applied for tax-exempt status. The targeting lasted more than 18 months during the 2010 and 2012 election campaigns, hindering the groups’ ability to raise money, according to a report by the agency’s inspector general.

The ensuing storm has cost two top IRS officials their jobs, and a third has been placed on paid administrative leave. Investigations by Congress and the Justice Department are underway.

The IRS was screening the groups’ applications because agents were trying to determine their level of political activity. IRS regulations say that tax-exempt social welfare organizations can engage in some political activity but the activity cannot be their primary mission. It is a vague standard that agents struggled to apply, according to the inspector general’s report. Lawmakers in both parties have complained for years that overtly political groups on the left and right have taken advantage of the rules, allowing them to claim tax-exempt status and hide the identities of their donors.

“There are countless political organizations at both ends of the spectrum

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masquerading as social welfare groups in order to skirt the tax code,” said Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., chairman of the Senate Finance Committee. “Once the smoke of the current controversy clears, we need to examine the root of this issue and reform the nation’s vague tax laws pertaining to these groups.”

Baucus’ counterpart in the House, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp, said he, too, thinks the scandal Sen. Max could boost efforts to simBaucus plify the tax code.

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“The complexity of the law didn’t require the IRS to target people for their political beliefs,” said Camp, a Michigan Republican. But, “I think giving the IRS less discretion is going to be important, Rep. Dave and that’s what a simpliCamp fied code would do.”

R-Mich.

Camp and Baucus have been working on simplifying a tax code that has undergone about 5,000 changes since 2001. At nearly 4 million words, Camp likes to say the code is “10 times the size of the Bible with none of the good news.”

Their committees have held dozens of hearings over the past two years and the two chairmen have started a website, taxreform.gov, where they solicit ideas from readers on how to change the laws.

Camp has created bipartisan working groups of Ways and Means committee members to develop options for simplifying the various sections of the tax code.

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8CORRECTIONS The profile on Frank Roberts that appeared on page 5 of the “Leaders” special section inserted in Saturday’s Daily Chronicle contained incorrect information.

Frank Roberts has been in banking 30 years, including 20 with Castle Bank. He is a graduate of DePauw University in Greencastle, Ind., and his hometown is DeKalb.

The Daily Chronicle regrets the errors.

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Report: Moms now top wage earners in 4 out of 10 U.S. households

By HOPE YEN The Associated Press WASHINGTON – A record number of American women are now the sole or primary breadwinners in their families, a sign of the rising influence of working mothers, a new study finds. Mothers now keep finances afloat in 40 percent of households with children, up from 11 percent in 1960.

While most of these families are headed by single mothers, a growing number are married mothers who bring in more income than their husbands, according to a study released Wednesday by the Pew Research

Center.

As the numbers have shifted, however, public attitudes have remained mixed regarding the impact of working mothers on families. People are not at all sure that it’s a good thing.

Demographers say the change is all but irreversible and is likely to bring added attention to childcare policies as well as government safety nets for vulnerable families.

“This change is just another milestone in the dramatic transformation we have seen in family structure and family dynamics over the past 50 years or so,” said Kim Parker, associate director with the Pew

Social & Demographic Trends Project. “Women’s roles have changed, marriage rates have declined – the family looks a lot different than it used to. The rise of breadwinner moms highlights the fact that, not only are more mothers balancing work and family these days, but the economic contributions mothers are making to their households have grown immensely.”

The trend is being driven mostly by long-term demographic changes, including higher rates of education and labor force participation dating back to the 1960s women’s movement. Today, women are more likely than men to hold bachelor’s degrees,

and they make up nearly half – 47 percent – of the American workforce.

But recent changes in the economy, too, have played a part. Big job losses in manufacturing and construction, fields that used to provide high pay to a mostly male workforce, have lifted the relative earnings of married women, even among those in mid-level positions such as teachers, nurses or administrators. The jump in working women has been especially prominent among those who are mothers – from 37 percent in 1968 to 65 percent in 2011 – reflecting in part increases for those who went looking for jobs to lift sagging family income after the recent recession.

At the same time, marriage rates have fallen to record lows. Forty percent of births now occur out of wedlock, leading to a rise in single-mother households. Many of these mothers are low-income with low education, and more likely to be black or Hispanic.

In all, 13.7 million U.S. households with children younger than age 18 now include mothers who are the main breadwinners. Of those, 5.1 million, or 37 percent, are married, while 8.6 million, or 63 percent are single. The income gap between the families is large – $80,000 in median family income for married couples vs. $23,000 for single mothers.

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2014 budget awaits vote

by DeKalb City Council

By DAVID THOMAS dthomas@shawmedia.com

Stephanie Hickman – shickman@shawmedia.com

Hinckley-Big Rock kindergartner Raven Wagner throws a softball at a target Tuesday to try to dunk Hinckley-Big Rock Elementary School secretary Kim Beitel. The event was a reward for students who collectively read for more than 17,000 hours this school year.

Reading lets Hinckley-Big Rock students make waves

By STEPHANIE HICKMAN shickman@shawmedia.com HINCKLEY – The teachers of Hinckley-Big Rock Elementary School were serious about encouraging their students to read – even if it meant getting soaked.

Almost all of the school’s 37 teachers, faculty and staff sat above a 500-gallon tank of water Tuesday as their students eagerly threw softballs at a target, trying to dunk them into the water.

The event was a reward to all 320 students for exceeding reading goals for the school year, totaling more than 17,000 hours of reading – the equivalent of more than 700 days.

“We kind of had a lot of incentives along the way,” said Sandy Madden, the school’s reading specialist. “But the dunking was the big one.”

Students from kindergarten through fifth grade kept track of their reading hours throughout the year in order to reach their class’s goals.

The school’s goal was set at 16,000 hours, which the stu-

On the Web To view video from the event Tuesday at Hinckley-Big Rock Elementary School, visit Daily-Chronicle.com.

dents surpassed significantly.

“Once they reached the goal of the teachers, we kept reading,” Madden said. “They are dunking aides and other teachers, so this is quite the ordeal.”

The school provides largescale incentives to encourage the students to read more each year. Last year, principal Dennis Owen kissed a piglet when they surpassed their reading goal of 9,000 hours.

This year, the students learned what their incentive would be at an assembly at the beginning of the year. Teachers came into the gym dressed in swimsuits and goggles.

The ultimate prize for the top readers in each class was the opportunity to try to dunk their retiring principal, Owen.

Third-grader Charlie Hark-

ison was the first student to dunk Owen, which resulted in loud cheers and laughs from his classmates.

“I was very excited,” he said. “I was very confident.”

Fourth-grader Avery Zavel was the school’s top reader, having read 26,957 hours. She read all of the Harry Potter books, which took her half the school year, she said.

Owen, who was dunked multiple times until all of the top readers from each class had a turn at the target, said he was glad to be able to encourage the students to read, even if it was at his own expense.

“To get kids to read for a whole school year and to read 16,000 hours is quite an accomplishment,” he said.

Owen is set to retire at the end of this school year after serving as principal of Hinckley-Big Rock Elementary since the schools merged six years ago.

“This is just a very special school,” he said. “It’s always been my dream to be a hometown principal, and I’ve accomplished that.”

DeKALB – The DeKalb City Council still has a little work to do before they finalize the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which starts July 1.

The City Council approved the city’s budget, staffing plan and capital plan for the fiscal 2014. The council is expected to take a final vote at their June 10 meeting.

The city will inch closer to its goal of having their general fund reserves be 25 percent of their annual expenditures. Assuming the council adds no more spending amendments, they will end fiscal 2014 with a reserve balance of $5.5 million, or 19.2 percent.

For months, city officials have been trying to reach the 25 percent threshold, as agencies such as Moody’s Investors

Service regard high reserve balances as being positive indicators of fiscal health.

On Monday, the city staff informed council members that Moody’s removed the negative outlook attached to the city’s Aa2 bond rating.

The majority of Tuesday’s discussion focused on individual spending amendments to the budget, which if they had been approved, would have caused the city to enter fiscal 2014 with a $348,000 deficit in their general revenue fund.

The council whittled down the individual amendments one-by-one, with individual votes occurring for each amendment. Each amendment that would have taken money from the general fund was defeated or postponed.

“It reminds me of living paycheck to paycheck,” 3rd Ward Alderwoman Kristen Lash said. “If one thing goes

wrong, the whole budget is blown. We can’t operate a city like that.”

Other amendments that altered the balances of other funds were approved, such as having the economic development fund pay for the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce’s taking over the downtown event planning Re:New DeKalb had hosted.

That line item was increased from $25,000 to $45,000.

The city will spend at least $30 million from its general fund, a 5.4 percent increase from this fiscal year. The city’s general fund pays for city personnel, equipment, and contractual services.

The city is projecting $31.1 million in revenue for fiscal 2014, a 4.2 percent increase from this fiscal year.

In fiscal 2014, the city is paying $750,000 more on police and fire pensions out of their general fund.

Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dogs in Addison.

WBBM radio reported that the dogs arrived last Tuesday and have spent time with children, their parents and even first responders in the city of Moore, Okla.

One 8-year-old recovering from a fractured skull got a visit

from one of the dogs during a stop at a hospital.

Courtney Brown said she loves dogs. The feeling appeared to be mutual as a dog named Ruthie snuggled against her. Brown was among children injured when the tornado hit their elementary school.

8 STATE BRIEF Ill. comfort dogs help Okla. tornado survivors CHICAGO – A group of Golden Retrievers specially trained to provide emotional comfort has been brought from the Chicago area to help people injured in last week’s deadly tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb.

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D-424 calls back more than 50 staff members

By STEPHANIE HICKMAN shickman@shawmedia.com GENOA – The Genoa-Kingston School District 424 board continues to make call backs from the dozens of positions they cut in March.

The District 424 school board unanimously approved the re-employment of a certified position and more than 50 education support profession-

als and food service employees Tuesday.

Many community members and teachers were in attendance for the meeting, including Genoa-Kingston Middle School visual arts teacher Julie Sorensen, who was among the 14 teachers cut March 19. Sorensen’s position was not reinstated as of Tuesday.

Sorensen, whose official

last day was Friday, addressed the board and thanked her students for a wonderful 18 years as the visual arts teacher.

“These are the ones who understand the true measure of what I have done in this job and why,” she said.

She called the layoffs a “cruel process,” and emotionally recalled one of her students telling her she was

SYCAMORE – Jo Anne Biermann passed away peacefully May 25, 2013, at a rehab center in Surprise, Ariz. She was born July 22, 1934, to Andrew and Maxine Reh, and is survived by one sister, Patsy (Dale) Remala of Sycamore. A memorial service has taken place.

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OLGA PATTAROZZI Born: April 14, 1919, in Cedar Point, Ill. Died: May 23, 2013, in DeKalb, Ill.

STEPHEN M. TALLITSCH SYCAMORE – Stephen M. Tallitsch, 90, of Tampa, Fla., formerly of Sycamore, passed away Friday, May 24, 2013.

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Board member Kristin Brynteson said she would like to start using Facebook to promote accomplishments throughout the district while also providing a more accessible resource for the community. The Facebook page could also provide meeting announcements, she said.

HELENE R. TYLER Born: Feb. 2, 1919, in Kenosha, Wis. Died: May 23, 2013, in DeKalb, Ill.

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SAMMY GAY VAVROCH DeKALB – Helene R. Tyler, 94, of DeKalb, Ill., passed away peacefully Thursday, May 23, 2013, at DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center.

Born Feb. 2, 1919, in Kenosha, Wis., she was the daughter of Edwin and Selma (Zickuhr) Reed.

She married Sanford A. “Bud” Tyler Jr. on Aug. 16, 1942, in Woodstock.

Helene attended school in Woodstock, and after graduating, attended Northern Illinois State Teachers College. While working toward her teaching degree, Helene worked for the Northern Weekly newspaper, and was involved in many social service activities. After graduating, she taught at Dean Street and Todd School’s in Woodstock, while Bud served overseas. After the war, Helene and Bud settled in DeKalb, where she worked as a homemaker and active member of the community.

Helene was very involved in DeKalb community service, including volunteering at the hospital, organizing Ellwood House events and serving on the Women’s Hospital Auxiliary for 10 years, one as president. She also was an election judge for more than 30 years, and a member of the DeKalb Public Library Board for 34 years. She enjoyed reading, gardening, bird watching, going to church, being with her family and especially cooking.

Helene was known for her generous spirit and will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by a daughter, Chris (Don) Turk of DeKalb; a son, Tim (Gloria) Tyler of Waterman; a niece and nephew; grandchildren, Brittany Turk (Mike McCall) of Minneapolis, Hannah Turk of DeKalb, Megan Tyler of Maple Park, Aaron Tyler of Colorado and Gretchen Tyler of Waterman; and a great-granddaughter, Stella McCall of Minneapolis.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Selma Reed; a brother, Robert Reed; and her loving husband of 68 years, Sanford A. “Bud” Tyler.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Helene R. Tyler Memorial Fund, sent in care of Anderson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 605, 2011 S. Fourth St., DeKalb, IL 60115.

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Born: Dec. 11, 1940, in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Died: May 27, 2013, in Sycamore, Ill. SYCAMORE – Sammy Gay Vavroch, 72, of Sycamore, Ill., died Monday, May 27, 2013, at her home.

Born Dec. 11, 1940, in Cape Girardeau, Mo., the daughter of Elmer and Isabelle (Brooks) Palsgrove, she married Allan Jerome LaClair on Aug. 15, 1962. On May 8, 1998, she married her dear husband, James David Vavroch.

Sammy attended Southeast Missouri State in Cape Girardeau.

She taught public schools at IVVC in Sandwich and Kendall County Special Education. She was on the faculty at McHenry County College, teaching psychology for 30 years and was currently instructing at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, in their education department.

Her memberships include serving as a trustee on the Crystal Lake Library Board and the University Professionals AFT Union. She was a lector at the Newman Catholic Student Center in DeKalb for several years.

Survivors include her husband, James, of Sycamore; five children, Rob (Melanie) LaClair of Montana, Christopher (Suzanne) LaClair of California, Mary Beth (Brian Reis) LaClair of St. Charles, Kevin (Jennifer) Vavroch of Wisconsin and Stephanie (Mark) Kaiser of Iowa; five grandchildren, Margo, Jasper and Eden LaClair, along with Joshua and Kayden Vavroch; one brother, Michael (Eileen) Palsgrove of Crystal Lake; and one sister, Mary Anne Farrow of Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 1, at St. Catherine of Genoa Catholic Church, 340 S. Stott St., Genoa, by the Rev. Donald Ahles. A luncheon and time for fellowship will follow in the parish hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the DeKalb County Hospice in care of Butala Funeral Home and Crematory, 1405 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL 60178.

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DeKalb city Justin W. Cardinali, 22, of the

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Pamela D. Swinney, 43, of the 300 block of North First Street, DeKalb, was charged Sunday, May 26, with driving under the influence, driving with a blood-alcohol content greater than 0.08 percent and improper lane use.

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DeKALB – Olga Pattarozzi, 94, of DeKalb, Ill., formerly of Oglesby, died at 4:30 p.m. May 23, 2013, at the DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center.

Born April 14, 1919, in Cedar Point, to Alfredo and Louisa (Battistini) Turchi, Olga married Anthony Pattarozzi on March 25, 1939, in Cedar Point; he died May 26, 1987.

She was a homemaker and member of Holy Family Catholic Church.

Survivors are four sons, Arthur (Barbara) Pattarozzi of LaGrange, Richard (Janet) Pattarozzi of Abita Springs, La., Michael (Cheryl) Pattarozzi of Litchfield Park, Ariz., and Edward (Michelle) Pattarozzi of Prairie du Sac, Wis.; daughter, Louise Johnson of Sycamore; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband; three brothers; and five sisters.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Catholic Church, Oglesby, by the Rev. Gary Blake. Burial will be at St. Vincent’s Cemetery, LaSalle.

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Friday at the church.

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of Information Act requests have cost the taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars.

Parent Bob Ruehl spoke to the board as someone who has requested similar board information through the Freedom of Information Act. Based on what he has found, he said he has issues with some of the administrators’ contracts and how vaguely they are written.

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Other community members who addressed the board included Pat Felvey, husband of board member Georgeann Felvey.

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Four deny hazing charges in drinking death

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Patrick W. Merrill of DeKalb formally pleaded not guilty to hazing charges Tuesday in DeKalb County Court in Sycamore. Merrill was secretary of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity in November when freshman pledge David Bogenberger died during a drinking party at the fraternity.

SYCAMORE – Four of five Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity members accused of hazing a 19-year-old Northern Illinois University student who later died were arraigned and pleaded not guilty Tuesday.

Alex M. Jandick, 21, of Naperville, the fraternity president; fraternity Vice President James P. Harvey, 21, of DeKalb; pledge adviser Omar Salameh, 22, of DeKalb; and Patrick W. Merrill, 20, of DeKalb, pleaded not guilty to felony and misdemeanor hazing charges.

They will next appear in court June 25.

Probation for Genoa man in domestic battery case

By FELIX SARVER fsarver@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – A Genoa man originally accused of fracturing his wife’s nose and leaving a cut on her face May 7 pleaded guilty Tuesday to a reduced charge.

Nedzad Music, 32, of the 200 block of Stearn Drive, was sentenced to two years of probation after pleading guilty to misdemeanor domestic battery. Other criminal charges against him were dropped as part of the plea agreement.

He also was sentenced to 21 days in jail, but given credit for the time he served while the case was pending.

Music originally had been charged with aggravated domestic battery, possession of a firearm without a firearm owner’s identification card

and endangering the lives of his children.

The most serious charge he faced was a Class 2 felony, which typically is punishable by up to seven years in prison. Music’s attorney, DeKalb County Public Defender Tom McCulloch, said he thought dropping the charge was fair because he gets to continue his counseling and because it was what his wife wanted.

Nedzad “She wanted Music him home,” McCulloch said.

The original charges stemmed from three incidents on the same day, authorities said. About 9:20 a.m. May 7, Music allegedly grabbed his wife’s left arm and swung her

head into a wall, authorities said in court records.

About two hours later, Music allegedly rammed his shoulder into another man while walking past him at a store, authorities said. Next, Music was driving with his four daughters, ages 3 to 8, when he drove into oncoming traffic and passed a red light, authorities said. The passenger side of the vehicle was almost hit by an oncoming vehicle, authorities said.

McCulloch said Music’s wife gave a different version of events than what the police reported. She said her nose was broken because she ran into a door as Music was closing it.

“When all was said and done, she thought all he needed was some medication and treatment,” McCulloch said.

New twist in spelling event adds challenge for local teen

By FELIX SARVER fsarver@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – Matthew Rogers is still feeling good, even after facing what he considered the toughest part of the largest spelling bee in the nation.

“I think the competition is going well, and I feel confident,” Matthew, a 13-yearold Sycamore Middle School student, said.

Matthew, who won the 2013 DeKalb County Spelling Bee on Feb. 23, completed the first preliminary round for the 2013 Scripps Matthew National SpellRogers ing Bee in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday.

The competition pits more than 280 participants against each other to correctly spell every word until one wins the grand prize, which includes a cash award.

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Participants not only have to spell words correctly for this year’s competition but they also must know the definitions of the words. Rogers took a written test on a computer for the first preliminary round and while the test was challenging, he said he thought he did well.

The hardest portion of the

round tested him on vocabulary, he said.

He was given 24 vocabulary questions and only 12 of them were counted. Two of the vocabulary questions were worth three points each, while the rest were worth one point.

Although the vocabulary test was the most challenging round for Matthew thus far, he said rounds two and three shouldn’t be difficult.

Matthew’s dad, Paul Rogers, said the results of the first preliminary round would not be released until today. Until then, Matthew said he would continue to train for future rounds.

The competition has been fun for Matthew. He said the spelling bee this year is better than the one he witnessed when his brother Mark competed in 2011.

“It’s a friendly competition,” Matthew said.

Paul Rogers said Matthew will spell words on the stage today. After several rounds throughout the day, the contestants advancing to the semifinals will be announced.

Report of thefts from Kingston campground leads to 2 arrests

By FELIX SARVER fsarver@shawmedia.com DeKALB – Two people accused of stealing camping equipment from a campground near Kingston on Feb. 19 have been arrested, according to a DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office news release.

Robert P. Taylor, 41, of the 500 block of West State Street, Rockford, was charged with burglary, a Class 2 felony punishable by 3 to 7 years in

prison. He is being held at the Winnebago County Jail.

Lindsay M. Whittington, 30, of the 1400 block of Blue Ridge Avenue, Rockford, was charged with five counts of theft, a misdemeanor punishable up to a year in jail. She is also being held at the Winnebago County Jail.

Several people contacted the police about stolen fishing and camping equipment in April, according to the sheriff’s office. They reported the

equipment was taken from five campers while the Shangri-La campground at 8785 Carson Road, northwest of Kingston, was closed for the winter.

Detectives found the stolen equipment and the suspects in the central Illinois, according to sheriff’s office. The offenders were fleeing after committing crimes in another jurisdiction and stopped on the campground along the way, police said.

If convicted of the felony charge, the men could be sentenced to probation or up to three years in prison.

Charges were filed against the Pi Kappa Alpha members after NIU student David Bogenberger was found dead Nov. 2 at the fraternity’s house located at 1020 W. Hillcrest Drive.

Authorities said a toxicology report showed Bogenberger had a blood-alcohol content of 0.351 percent when he died. DeKalb County Coroner Dennis Miller ruled Bogenberger’s death as accidental. He said the cause of death was “cardiac arrhythmia, with alcohol intoxication as a significant condition contrib-

uting to his death.”

The fraternity hosted an unsanctioned party Nov. 1 for 18 pledges, including Bogenberger, authorities said.

Bogenberger and the other pledges drank alcohol for about two hours while playing a game in which they were assigned “moms” and “dads” and asked a series of questions, authorities said.

Steven A. Libert, 21, of Naperville, was not arraigned Tuesday. Judge John McAdams said he had recused himself because there was a conflict of interest.

His wife is an attorney who has a professional working relationship with Richard A. Kayne. Libert’s attorney,

Joshua Dieden, works for Richard A. Kayne and Associates.

McAdams said Libert would have his case reassigned by Judge Robbin Stuckert on June 25.

Harvey’s attorney, J. Brick Van Der Snick, said there are severe problems with the language of the statute.

“The statute itself as written is too broad and unconstitutional,” Van Der Snick said.

Bogenberger’s family filed a lawsuit Feb. 14 seeking more than $100,000 in damages from the national and local Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.

The lawsuit names more than 20 students.

8BRIEFS Chicago man pleads guilty in hacking case NEW YORK – A Chicago man accused of cyber-attacks on corporations and government agencies worldwide has pleaded guilty.

Jeremy Hammond pleaded guilty to hacking charges Tuesday. The government said the attacks were carried out by the loosely organized worldwide hacking group Anonymous. Targets included the U.S. Senate.

Prosecutors said the hackers stole confidential information, defaced websites and temporarily put some victims out of business. Authorities say their crimes affected more than 1 million people.

No bail for Chicago man accused of killing baby CHICAGO – A judge denied bail Tuesday for a Chicago man accused of shooting and killing a 6-month-old baby girl while

targeting her father whom he suspected had stolen a video game console.

Koman Willis, 33, faces a first-degree murder charge in the death of Jonylah Watkins on March Koman Willis 11. Prosecutors said her father, Jonathan Watkins, was the intended target of the gunfire. Watkins was changing his daughter’s diaper in a minivan when she was shot as he lifted her to kiss her, prosecutors said. Watkins was seriously wounded in the attack.

FBI: Man admits selling cocaine to 2 judges ST. LOUIS – A southwestern Illinois probation worker who an FBI agent said admitted providing cocaine to two judges, including one who died of an overdose at a hunting cabin

while with the other jurist, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a federal drug charge.

James Fogarty, 45, of Belleville, entered the plea in East St. Louis to a cocaine distribution and possession count. He remains jailed without bond, pending a detention hearing postponed Tuesday by a magistrate judge after federal prosecutors cast Fogarty as a flight risk unworthy of bail.

Authorities allege Fogarty peddled cocaine to St. Clair County Judge Michael Cook and Joe Christ, a former longtime prosecutor who had been sworn in as a St. Clair Joe Christ County judge a little more than a week before being found dead March 10 in a bathroom in the Cook family’s hunting lodge in western Illinois’ Pike County.

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Terrorists only wield power we give them I have not seen the video.

Not saying I won’t, but for now, I’ve chosen not to. To rush online and seek out cellphone footage of two fanatics with machetes who butchered a British soldier Wednesday in London, to watch them standing there, hands painted red with his blood, speaking for the cameras, would feel like an act of complicity, like giving them what they want, like being a puppet yanked by its strings.

Sometimes, especially in the heat of visceral revulsion, we forget an essential truth about terrorism. Namely, that the people who do these things are the opposite of powerful. Nonstate sponsored terror is a tactic chosen almost exclusively by the impotent.

These people have no inherent power.

They command no armies, they boss no economies, their collective arsenals are puny by nation-state standards.

No, what they have is a willingness to be random, ruthless and indiscriminate in their killing.

But they represent no existential danger.

The United States once tore itself in half and survived the wound. Could it really be destroyed by men using airliners as guided missiles? Britain was once bombed senseless for eight months straight and lived to tell the tale. Could it really be broken by two maniacs with machetes?

Of course not.

No, terrorism’s threat lies not in its power, but in its effect, its ability to make us appalled, frightened, irrational, and,

Wednesday. Having reportedly run the soldier, Lee Rigby, down with a car, having hacked him to pieces with machetes, these men did not blow themselves up and they did not run. No, they spoke their manifestoes, their claims of Muslim grievance, into most of all, convinced that we are next, the cellphone cameras of passers-by. and nowhere is safe. Here, I’m thinking of Almost instantly, this was all over televithe lady who told me, after 9/11, that she sion and the Internet. Almost instantly the would never enter a skyscraper again. As if, voices of impotent men were magnified to because of this atrocity, every tall building a global roar. Almost instantly, we all stood in America – and how many thousands of witness. those do we have? – was suddenly suspect.

Terrorism uses its minimal power to And I’m thinking of my late Aunt Ruth who, achieve maximum effect and this is easier at the height of the anthrax scare, required than ever on a planet that is now elecmy uncle to open the mail on the front lawn tronically networked and technologically after which, she received it wearing latex webbed. Our connectivity is an exploitable gloves. vulnerability.

I am also thinking of the country itself, But in the end, no, these people cannot which, in response to the 9/11 attacks, destroy us. Can they mentally distress launched two wars – one more than necesus? Certainly. But they cannot destroy us sary – at a ruinous cost in lives, treasure unless we help them do it. and credibility that will haunt us for years.

Their most lasting violence is not physHave you ever seen a martial artist ical, but psychological – the imposition of leverage a bigger opponent’s size against fear, the loss of security. We cannot control him, make him hurt himself without ever what such people do. But we can control our throwing a punch? That’s the moral of 9/11. reaction thereto. So let it be finally underThe past 12 years have shown us how easily stood: From time to time, we will face the we ourselves can become the weapon terror- desperate evil of impotent men. But the only ists use against us. This is especially true power they have is the power we give them. when video footage exists (How many times I propose we give them none. have you seen the twin towers destroyed?).

• Leonard Pitts is a columnist for The After all, getting the word out, spreading Miami Herald, 1 Herald Plaza, Miami, Fla., fear like a contagion, is the whole point of 33132. Readers may contact him via e-mail the exercise. at lpitts@miamiherald.com.

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Proposal for moms-to-be (for their own good)

By R. Alta Charo Having an abortion is a momentous decision. And a growing number of states are expressing concern for women who are contemplating that choice.

Last month, Virginia – obviously in the interest of making abortion as safe as possible – required abortion clinics to be regulated like hospitals, even though that might put most of the state’s clinics out of business. Meanwhile, Kansas – to ensure that women have full information – enhanced its abortion-counseling requirements to include warnings about even disproven risks of abortion, such as breast cancer.

Elsewhere, protections have come in the form of extended waiting periods, mandatory interviews seeking evidence of coercion and laws requiring women to have an ultrasound, and, in some cases, view or hear a description of the imagery, before they can have an abortion.

But while states give such solicitous attention to women planning to have an abortion, they ignore the needs of women

planning to give birth. Bringing a child into the world is also a life-changing decision.

Too many women have to make that choice without similar protections. It is time to demand equality and tell our legislatures to enact the Defense of Motherhood Act. DOMA would extend existing protections, with small modifications as necessary.

In the interest of safety, DOMA would insist that all prenatal care be provided by licensed physicians (not nurses or midwives) in medical offices fully equipped to handle obstetric emergencies – even if that means having to wait longer for appointments, pay more or drive for hours.

To ensure that the decision to go through with a pregnancy is fully considered, there would be a 72-hour waiting period between the time a pregnant woman first sees a doctor and the time she can get prenatal care.

Physicians would have to inform pregnant women about the risks of childbirth and motherhood. They would have to note that childbirth, compared with abortion, is roughly

14 times more likely to result in maternal death and is more often associated with depression and other forms of mental illness. They would also have to emphasize that working women in the United States can expect to see their wages drop 9 to 16 percent for each child and that having a child makes it significantly less likely that an unmarried woman will ever marry.

To ensure that women are not being coerced by partners, family members or clergy into bearing a child, DOMA would require that all women be interviewed about the circumstances of conception and their motives for continuing with pregnancy. Did a husband sabotage birth control? Was a woman unable to afford contraception because her employer refused to comply with the Affordable Care Act? And, finally, pregnant women would be required to view a two-hour video featuring a colicky newborn, a toddler having a tantrum and a sulking teenager.

In addition to the provisions above, DOMA would remember the special needs of pregnant

teenagers. Since a child’s decision to have a baby represents a significant turning point in a young life, lawmakers across the country have required that parents give consent or be notified before a pregnant teen can receive an abortion.

It is hard to understand why similar protections have not been afforded to girls who plan to give birth. After all, only about half of teen moms finish high school, and they may well rely on their parents to raise and support their babies. Therefore, under DOMA, prenatal care for a minor would not be available without at least one parent signing a statement acknowledging the limited life prospects and economic opportunities for teen mothers.

All this and more has long been guaranteed to their sisters who are ending their pregnancies in abortion. It’s a matter of simple fairness that we treat mothers-to-be just as lovingly.

• R. Alta Charo is the Warren P. Knowles professor of law and bioethics at the University of Wisconsin law and medical schools.

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Since it’s graduation season, this seems to be a good time to publish this list of rules for graduates as they move on in life.

The rules are often, incorrectly, attributed to Bill Gates or deceased novelist Kurt Vonnegut. The list is, in fact, the work of Charles J. Sykes, author of the book, “Dumbing Down Our Kids: Why American Children Feel Good About Themselves But Can’t Read, Write, or Add.” At any rate, it’s a good list to think about: Rule 1: Life is not fair; get used to it!

Rule 2: The world won’t care about your self-esteem.

The world will expect you to accomplish something before you feel good about yourself.

Rule 3: You will not make $60,000 a year right out of high school.

Rule 4: If you think your For the record teacher is tough, wait until you get a boss.

Rule 14: Enjoy this while Rule 5: Flipping burgers you can. Sure, parents are is not beneath your dignity. a pain, school’s a bother Your grandparents had a and life can be depressing. different word for burger But someday, you’ll realize flipping. They called it how wonderful it was to opportunity.

Rule 6: If you mess up, it’s be a kid. Maybe you should start now. not your parents’ fault, so don’t whine about your mistakes – learn from them.

Rule 7: Before you were born, your parents weren’t as boring as they are now. They got that way from paying your bills, cleaning your clothes, and listening to you talk about how cool you thought you were. So before you save the rainforest from the parasites of your parents’ generation, try delousing the closet in your own room.

Rule 8: Your school may have done away with winners and losers, but life has not. In some schools, they have abolished failing grades, and they’ll give you as many times as you want to get the right answer. This doesn’t bear the slightest resemblance to anything in real life.

Rule 9: Life is not divided into semesters. You don’t get summers off, and very few employers are interested in helping you find yourself. Do that on your own time.

Rule 10: Television is not real life. In real life, people actually have to leave the coffee shop and go to their jobs.

Rule 11: Be nice to nerds. Chances are, you’ll end up working for one.

There are three additional rules that aren’t always printed: Rule 12: Smoking does not make you look cool. It makes you look moronic.

Rule 13: You are not immortal. If you are under the impression that living fast, dying young, and leaving a beautiful corpse is romantic, you’re just wrong.

Rule 14: Enjoy this while you can. Sure, parents are a pain, school’s a bother and life can be depressing. But someday, you’ll realize how wonderful it was to be a kid. Maybe you should start now.

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Ayatollah makes his latest power play Four years ago, voting in Iran almost triggered regime change. Millions protested President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s apparently fraudulent reelection over a moderately reformist opponent. The movement quickly grew into a wider challenge to the theocracy that has ruled Iran since 1979.

Using arrests and violence, the country’s unelected de facto ruler, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, eventually crushed the so-called Green Revolution – and drew the lesson that even a tiny bit of genuine political competition is too much.

Or so it appears from his regime’s behavior since 2009, which has included the vilification of even such erstwhile allies as Ahmadinejad for their policy deviations – as well as the targeting of actual dissidents for harassment, arrest and, as a United Nations human rights rapporteur put it in a March report, “torture ... on a geographically widespread and systemic ... basis.”

The regime’s drive for total control culminated in last week’s announcement by the Khamenei-controlled Guardian Council barring two potentially serious but hardly radical candidates, former President Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani and Ahmadinejad’s aide Esfandiar Rahim Mashaei from running in the June 14 presidential election. (The current president is limited to two terms.) What’s left is a list of eight candidates notable mainly for their fealty to Khamenei.

This heavy-handed move evoked dismay across Iran, including an open letter from the daughter of the Islamic republic’s founder, the late Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.

President Obama has said the United States won’t tolerate Iran developing a nuclear weapon, and his administration has imposed tough economic sanctions.

It has responded with great patience to the perpetual failure of negotiations, most recently taking a waitand-see approach pending the June 14 vote. Now that some sort of victory for Khamenei seems predetermined, it’s time to start planning for the next phase.

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Ill. House begins work on budget

By SARA BURNETT The Associated Press

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President Barack Obama, accompanied by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, stops to play the “Touchdown Fever” arcade game on the boardwalk during their visit Tuesday to Point Pleasant, N.J.

Obama, Christie praise federal response to storm

By JIM KUHNHENN The Associated Press ASBURY PARK, N.J. – President Barack Obama and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie promoted the Jersey Shore’s summer tourism economy Tuesday while praising the federal government’s role in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, reprising their beach-buddy routine in a display of mutual assistance with potential political dividends.

Despite a steady drizzle, the Democratic president and the Republican governor tried their hand at arcade football and the president declared that the state’s popular shore was back seven months after the devastating storm bore down on its famed boardwalks and seaside towns.

“You are stronger than the storm,” Obama said, borrowing a line that Christie himself uses in a federally funded advertising campaign touting Jersey Shore tourism. “After all you’ve dealt with, after all you’ve been through, the Jersey Shore is back and it is open for business.”

After the rapport both men established in the wake of the October storm, Tuesday’s joint tour from Point Pleasant Beach to Asbury Park held opportunities for both. Obama, eager to put a competent face

on the federal government after the troubles facing the Internal Revenue Service, used the visit to praise the response of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

For Christie, it was a chance to showcase the state’s cherished beaches and draw attention to a $40 billion industry in the state.

Republicans criticized Christie last year for praising Obama’s response to the storm in the days before the presidential election and for allowing himself to be seen prominently with the president. The storm not only took media attention away from Republican challenger Mitt Romney, it allowed Obama to strike an executive posture in the campaign’s final days.

This time, the imagery is less powerful but equally convenient. Christie, who flew with Obama aboard his Marine One helicopter, is running for re-election in a Democratic-leaning state, and Obama gets to be seen with a high-visibility Republican at a time that such bipartisanship is rare in Washington.

Christie’s likely Democratic opponent, state Sen. Barbara Buono, did get to meet Obama before the speech as part of a bipartisan group of about 30 local and state officials invited to get photographs taken with the president.

SPRINGFIELD – The Democrat-controlled Legislature began piecing together a new state budget Tuesday that avoids the steep cuts of recent years and also gave final approval to a historic expansion of Medicaid, as Republicans accused their colleagues across the aisle of having “an insatiable appetite to spend money we don’t have.”

Lawmakers still must deal with Illinois’ worst-in-the-nation state pension crisis – a nearly $100 billion problem that remains unresolved with just days to go in the legislative session. Votes also are expected this week on two other measures that give Illinois its best chance at generating new revenue: a proposal to expand gambling and another to regulate a high-volume oil and gas drilling process known as “fracking.”

A House committee gave initial approval to a $6.6 billion spending plan for elementary and secondary education.

It keeps general state aid level for the first time in at least four years, though schools will continue to receive just 89 percent of the funding amount set in state law. The proposed budget also avoids further

cuts to school transportation, bilingual education and early childhood programs.

The full House approved an approximately $12 billion human services budget. It uses an unanticipated increase in revenue to pay a backlog of bills owed to human services providers. It also allows the state to put money toward areas that qualify for federal matching funds, increasing the total amount available to spend in the fiscal year that begins July 1, said Rep. Greg Harris, the Chicago Democrat who is chairman of the appropriations committee.

“The task that was before us was enormous, but we were trying to do it in the most responsible way possible that has the least negative impact on our communities,” Harris said.

The House gave final approval to several pieces of the approximately $35.3 billion general fund budget late Tuesday. The proposals then must go to the Senate. Democrats in that chamber worked with their House colleagues to craft the plan, drawing criticism from Republicans who said they were shut out of the process. All House Republicans voted no on the bills approved Tuesday.

Republican Leader Rep.

Tom Cross said the budget increases spending by $2 billion over the current year. He accused Democrats of refusing “to put a lid on spending.”

“Until we do pension reform and fully implement Medicaid reform, we will continue to go in this vicious circle... [There’s an] insatiable appetite to spend money we don’t have,” Cross, of Oswego, said.

Rep. Jim Cavaletto, a Salem Republican, said the process was being rushed. Budget staff was still working on the budget into the early hours of Tuesday morning, and some legislators said they received their information just before the committee votes.

“You’re talking about billions of dollars, and we have one day to pass judgment on this,” Cavaletto said.

Harris said that for the first time in years, the proposed human services budget doesn’t carry over unpaid expenses from the current year, and it accounts for the full expenditures each agency expects for the 2014 fiscal year.

In prior years, legislators passed budgets they knew didn’t provide enough money to cover expenditures – a tactic that fiscal experts have criticized as “budgetary gimmicks.”

Top issues facing lawmakers PENSIONS: The House and Senate remained at odds on an approach to solving the state’s nearly $100 billion pension crisis.

GUNS: Lawmakers have to legalize concealed carry

by June 9 after a federal appeals court said Illinois’ ban was unconstitutional.

Senate Democrats on Tuesday rejected a plan that overwhelmingly passed the House days ago.

GAMBLING: A push to get five new casinos remained in a House committee Tuesday while the sponsor said he’s working out details.

The plan also has been under scrutiny for its proposal for a separate board for a Chicago casino.

GAY MARRIAGE: Illinois could become the 13th state to allow same-sex marriage, but a vote is pending in the House. The Senate approved it on Valentine’s Day. FRACKING: A groundbreaking compromise to regulate high-volume oil and gas drilling in Illinois is awaiting a House floor vote.

Letter details rise of al-Qaida Saharan terrorist

By RUKMINI CALLIMACHI The Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal – After years of trying to discipline him, the leaders of al-Qaida’s North African branch sent one final letter to their most difficult employee. In page after scathing page, they described how he didn’t answer his phone when they called, failed to turn in his expense reports, ignored meetings and refused time and again to carry out orders.

Most of all, they claimed he had failed to carry out a single spectacular operation, despite the resources at his disposal.

The employee, inter-

national terrorist Moktar Belmoktar, responded the way talented employees with bruised egos have in corporations the world over: He quit and formed his own competing group. And within months, he carried out two lethal operations that killed 101 people in all: one of the largest hostage-takings in history at a BP-operated gas plant in Algeria in January, and simultaneous bombings at a military base and a French uranium mine in Niger just last week.

The al-Qaida letter, found

by The Associated Press inside a building formerly occupied by their fighters in Mali, is an intimate window

into the ascent of an extremely ambitious terrorist leader, who split off from regional command because he wanted to be directly in touch with al-Qaida central. It’s a glimpse into both the inner workings of a highly structured terrorist organization that requires its commanders to file monthly expense reports, and the internal dissent that led to his rise. And it foreshadows a terrorism landscape where charismatic jihadists can carry out attacks directly in al-Qaida’s name, regardless of whether they are under its command.

Rudolph Atallah, the former head of counterterrorism for Africa at the Penta-

gon and one of three experts who authenticated the 10page letter dated Oct. 3, said it helps explain what happened in Algeria and Niger, both attacks that Belmoktar claimed credit for on jihadist forums.

“He’s sending a message directly north to his former bosses in Algeria saying, ‘I’m a jihadi. I deserve to be separate from you.’ And he’s also sending a message to al-Qaida, saying, ‘See, those bozos in the north are incompetent.

You can talk to me directly.’

And in these attacks, he drew a lot of attention to himself,” says Atallah, who recently testified before Congress on Belmoktar’s tactics.

Home prices jumped 11 percent

More awareness, less stigma around mental health

• ECONOMY

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Continued from page A1 in May to a reading of 76.2, up from 69 in April. That’s the highest level since February 2008, two months after the Great Recession officially began.

A separate report showed that U.S. home prices jumped nearly 11 percent in March compared with a year ago, the sharpest 12-month increase since April 2006. Prices rose year over year in all 20 cities in the Standard & Poor’s/ Case-Shiller home price index.

The economic news helped send the Dow Jones industrial average up 106 points to close at a record. The Dow has rocketed nearly 18 percent this year. And the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index is on track for its seventh straight monthly gain, the longest winning streak since 2009.

Surging stock prices and steady home-price increases have allowed Americans to regain the $16 trillion in wealth they lost to the Great Recession. Higher wealth tends to embolden people to spend more. Some economists have said the increase in home prices alone could boost consumer spending enough to offset a Social Security tax increase that has reduced paychecks for most Americans this year.

The Conference Board survey said consumers are more optimistic about the next six months. That should translate into consumer spending, substantial growth in hiring and faster economic growth in the second half of 2013, said Thomas Feltmate, an economist with TD Economics.

Michael Quintos, head of a Chicago advertising agency that helps small businesses market themselves through social media, sees more optimism at work and among

“A year ago, I had more friends asking me if I knew anybody who was hiring. Now I have more people who are hiring asking me if I know anyone looking for a job.”

Michael Quintos Head of a Chicago advertising agency friends and relatives.

“A year ago, I had more friends asking me if I knew anybody who was hiring,” Quintos said. “Now I have more people who are hiring asking me if I know anyone looking for a job.”

At work, Quintos is finding it easier to land customers.

In the past couple of months, businesses that have asked about his services have been more likely to follow through and hire him. A year ago, most were wary.

“I’ve had more work than I can handle,” Quintos said. As a result, his firm hired a web designer last week.

The Conference Board found that optimism is growing mostly among those earning more than the median household income of roughly $50,000. For those households, the confidence index jumped to 95.1 from 85.3.

Among most other income groups, confidence either rose more slowly or fell. For those earning $15,000 to $24,999, for example, the confidence index rose modestly, from 52.6 to 55.9. And for those earning $25,000 to $34,999, it slipped from 59.8 to 57.9.

Economists say the disparity points to the gain in stock prices, which mostly benefits more affluent Americans.

Consumers’ outlook on the job market also improved last month. The percentage who said jobs are plentiful rose, and the percentage who said they’re hard to find declined.

Economists say the shift sug-

gests that the pace of hiring could pick up.

The economy has added an average of 208,000 jobs a month since November. That’s well above the monthly average of 138,000 during the previous six months. The job growth has helped reduce the unemployment rate to a four-year low of 7.5 percent.

Some of the decline in unemployment is because of fewer people looking for work.

The government counts people as unemployed only if they’re actively searching for a job.

The economy grew at an annual rate of 2.5 percent in the January-March quarter, up from a rate of just 0.4 percent in the October-December quarter. The fastest expansion in consumer spending in more than two years drove the economy’s growth.

Many economists think growth is slowing slightly in the April-June quarter to an annual rate between 2 percent and 2.5 percent. But analysts say growth should strengthen in the second half of the year, boosted by the gains in housing and employment.

A key reason the Case-Shiller index of home prices jumped in March was that a growing number of buyers were bidding on a tight supply of homes.

In Phoenix, prices rose by 22.5 percent over the past 12 months, the biggest gain among cities. That was followed by San Francisco (22.2 percent) and Las Vegas (20.6 percent).

• AWARENESS “I think that, generally, there is more and more awareness of mental health issues and slightly less stigma,” she said.

However, Lilly said the negative connotations often associated with people who face those issues are what prevent them from seeking help.

A person’s attitude toward mental health really depends on their culture and background, she said.

LaPage said the negativity surrounding mental health issues has become less of a problem as more people become aware of just how common they are.

“I think, hopefully, the stigma is decreasing,” she said. “The need is definitely there in DeKalb County.”

The Ben Gordon Center offers resources to those seeking help through services such as group therapy and substance abuse treatment at four different sites across the county.

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Trevor Kramer, case manager and rehabilitation counselor, uses a marker board during a group therapy session on motivation Tuesday at the Ben Gordon Center Community Support Campus in DeKalb. from all walks of life on a daily basis. No person is ever turned away because of an inability to pay, LaPage said.

NIU also offers free resources and short-term treatment to students through its Counseling and Student Development Center on campus. NIU’s Psychological Services Center offers a slightly broader range of services from stress management to psychological testing and diagnostic interviews at a discounted rate for students, Lilly said.

No matter what issues a

person may be facing, LaPage said they can always get help, be it through an email, a phone call, a hotline or a face-to-face consultation.

“There’s a lot of different avenues they can take to try to get in touch with us,” she said.

Lilly said there is no perfect way to combat mental illness, but there are ways to help maintain overall mental wellness. She suggested getting an adequate amount of sleep every night, a healthy diet and exercising regularly.

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7-DAY FORECAST

Wednesday will be humid and warm with highs in the mid-80s. Scattered storms are possible, due to the instability in the atmosphere, any storms could be strong or severe. Another disturbance will approach Thursday with storms late in the day and overnight.

Heavy rain is possible Friday and Saturday. Highs will cool to 70 by Sunday.

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REGIONAL CITIES

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Sunrise today ................................ 5:23 a.m.

Sunset tonight ............................. 8:21 p.m.

Moonrise today ................................... none Moonset today .......................... 10:27 a.m.

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Sunset tomorrow ........................ 8:22 p.m.

Moonrise tomorrow ................ 12:20 a.m.

Moonset tomorrow ................. 11:36 a.m.

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AIR QUALITY TODAY

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Dixon 86/67

Joliet 88/66

La Salle 88/68 Streator 88/68

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Evanston 84/65 Chicago 88/66

Aurora 88/66

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Waukegan 78/65

Arlington Heights 85/67

DeKalb 87/71

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Peoria 88/67

Watseka 87/67

Pontiac 88/68

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Tony Parker (right) and the Spurs are returning to the NBA Finals.

Will the Pacers or Heat join them?

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8MORNING KICKOFF

WESTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS, GAME 7, DETROIT AT BLACKHAWKS, 7 P.M. TODAY, NBCSN, AM-720

Embracing a rare Game 7 AP photo

Nike cutting its ties to Livestrong foundation AUSTIN, Texas – Nike, which helped build Lance Armstrong’s Livestrong cancer charity into a global brand and introduced its familiar yellow wristband, is cutting ties with the foundation in the latest fallout from the former cyclist’s doping scandal.

The move by the sports shoe and clothing company ends a relationship that began in 2004 and helped the foundation raise more than $100 million, making the charity’s bracelet an international symbol for cancer survivors.

But the relationship soured with revelations of performance-enhancing drug use by Armstrong and members of his U.S. Postal Service team.

Nike said Tuesday it will stop making its Livestrong line of apparel after the 2013 holiday season. Foundation and company officials said Nike will honor the financial terms of its contract until it expires in 2014.

Those terms were not disclosed.

Nike dropped its personal sponsorship of Armstrong last October after U.S. Anti-Doping Agency exposed the team doping program and portrayed Armstrong as its ringleader. And after years of denials, Armstrong admitted earlier this year he used performance-enhancing drugs to win the Tour de France seven times.

Officials at Livestrong, which announced the split Tuesday, said the foundation remains strong and committed to helping cancer patients worldwide through its survivorship programs.

Armstrong, who started the charity in 1997 as the Lance Armstrong Foundation, was pushed off the board of directors in October and the organization later changed its formal name to Livestrong.

In a statement, Livestrong officials said the foundation is “deeply grateful” to Nike.

CHICAGO – It doesn’t get any bigger than this.

“Absolutely,” Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews said with a smile.

“Big fan,” Hawks goaltender Corey Crawford agreed.

“It’s exciting,” said Hawks defenseman Duncan Keith, a seasoned veteran on the subject. “It’s great. I went to their concert the last time they came in ’06, I think it was.”

Wait. What was the question?

Leave it to the Rolling Stones to match (or perhaps exceed) the hype of a decisive Game 7 between the Hawks and Detroit Red Wings for the right to go to the Western Conference finals. The Stones invaded the United Center on Tuesday for the first of three

VIEWS Tom Musick shows in a week, but the Hawks didn’t mind sharing their building on the eve of their biggest game yet.

“We weren’t going to skate, anyways,” Hawks coach Joel Quenneville said.

Good idea.

Save those legs for Game 7.

Save those legs for a winner-take-all, up-for-grabs, for-all-the-marbles, this-iswhat-makes-sports-so-great Game 7.

Welcome to Christmas morning, Hawks fans.

No, I take that back.

Christmas morning

arrives every year. The same cannot be said for the Hawks in a Game 7.

This will mark only the 11th Game 7 in franchise history for the Hawks, who have posted a 5-5 record in their previous Game 7s, including a 4-2 mark on home ice. Not since 1995 have the Hawks hosted a Game 7, when they beat the Toronto Maple Leafs, 5-2, to advance to the second round of the Western Conference playoffs.

Scanning the Hawks’ history books is fun, but the most important Game 7 statistic is one. That’s the amount of Game 7 experiences for most players on the Hawks.

See MUSICK, page B3

AP photo

Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (left) is congratulated by Hawks center Patrick Sharp after beating the Detroit Red Wings, 4-3, in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals Monday in Detroit.

POSTSEASON SOFTBALL SPOTLIGHT

FRESH FACE, NEW ORDER Newport’s progress, versatility push Barbs late in season

By STEVE NITZ snitz@shawmedia.com DeKALB – DeKalb softball coach Jeff Davis likes to keep younger players toward the bottom of the order.

This year, Barbs freshman Morgan Newport started in the No. 6 spot.

As the season went on, she basically forced Davis to make a change.

At DeKalb’s May 4 game against Harlem, the same team the Barbs will play in this afternoon’s Class 4A Prairie Ridge Sectional, Davis decided to move Newport into the No. 3 hole, and she’s been there ever since.

In Saturday’s 12-2 regional final win over Jacobs, Newport had a bases-clearing double, which gave the Barbs a 4-2 lead they wouldn’t relinquish.

“I like to hide kids around the More inside 6-7 spot and that’s w h e r e M o r g a n Sports reporter started out,” Da- Steve Nitz takes a vis said. “She was look at the DeKalb driving in a lot of softball team’s runs in the 6 spot, chances today. See and once Sarah [Friedlund] came page B4. back we decided to make a change and we were going to stick with it, because Hannah [Walter] was hitting .500, Sabrina [Killeen] was hitting four-something, and Morgan was hitting .440.

“So we thought, why not go with our best hitters one, two and three?

Give them more at-bats.”

Handling the No. 3 spot can put pressure on any hitter, let alone a freshman. With Newport, she said her travel experience with the Wasco Diamonds has helped her prepare for her freshman season at DeKalb.

Now, she has gotten used to hitting third and has learned to handle an important spot in the order.

“I think I have because my traveling coach, he puts a lot of pressure on us so we’re prepared for these kinds of times,” Newport said.

– Wire report

8WHAT TO WATCH Pro baseball White Sox at Cubs, 1:10 p.m., WGN, CSN Boston at Philadelphia or N.Y. Mets at N.Y. Yankees, 6 p.m., MLB Pro hockey NHL playoffs, Western Conference semifinals, Game 7, Detroit at Blackhawks, 7 p.m., NBCSN Soccer Men’s national teams, exhibition, Germany vs. Ecuador, at Boca Raton, Fla., 1:25 p.m., ESPN2 Men’s national teams, exhibition, United States vs.

Belgium, at Cleveland, 7 p.m., ESPN Tennis French Open, second round, at Paris, 4 a.m., ESPN2

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DeKalb’s Morgan Newport catches a fly ball during practice Tuesday in DeKalb.

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Spartans, Barbs have good chance to win sectionals TAKE 2 Daily Chronicle sports editor Ross Jacobson and sports reporter Steve Nitz spend their days covering the area’s sports scene. Occasionally, they give their viewpoints on those local sports. In this installment of their Take 2 column, they discuss the potential of DeKalb softball and Sycamore baseball to win sectional titles.

Jacobson: Steve, we’re down to our last two local teams of the season...and the year. I can’t believe we’re almost finished, but I know

Ross Jacobson and Steve Nitz face off soon enough we’ll be talking about football in the fall.

However, the Sycamore baseball team and DeKalb softball team are hoping to put off the offseason chatter for a little longer. Both of these teams had high expectations coming into the season

and followed through, each winning regional championships in rather convincing fashion Saturday.

The Barbs play today against Harlem while Sycamore gets Rockford East at home Thursday with potential sectional championships

Saturday. Which team do you think has the best chance of adding another sectional plaque to the school trophy case?

Nitz: First of all, I honestly think both teams have a good shot of winning a sectional title. It looks like DeKalb pitcher Katie Kowalski is finally fully healthy, and the Barbs are a very tough team to beat when that’s the case. They also beat Wednesday’s sectional semifinal opponent, Harlem, earlier this season. No team in the Prairie Ridge Sectional is ranked in the Illinois Coaches

Association softball poll, so it certainly looks like a title DeKalb could take home.

I really like Sycamore’s chances as well with the Spartans’ pitching staff, but if I had to pick one team, it would be DeKalb softball.

Jacobson: I’ll take the Spartans. They couldn’t wrap up the Northern Illinois Big 12 East title late in the year, but during the regular season I feel like they really never put together a hot streak where everything was clicking.

See SECTIONALS, page B4

SPORTS

Page B2 • Wednesday, May 29, 2013

8UPCOMING PREPS SPORTS SCHEDULE TODAY Softball DeKalb vs. Harlem in Class 4A Prairie Ridge Sectional semifinals, 4:30 p.m.

THURSDAY Baseball Sycamore vs. Rockford East in Class 3A Sycamore Sectional semifinals, 4 p.m.

FRIDAY Bass Fishing Sycamore, Indian Creek at state finals, Carlyle Lake in Carlyle

8SPORTS SHORTS U.S. will be “tested’ in friendly with Belgium CLEVELAND – U.S. national coach Jurgen Klinsmann said his team is facing a tough test in an international friendly against a talented Belgium squad.

The Americans will host Belgium tonight at FirstEnergy Stadium, home of the NFL’s Cleveland Browns. Klinsmann called Belgium, “one of the best young teams in Europe, and a very challenging team.”

Klinsmann said the game will help his team prepare for upcoming World Cup qualifying games against Jamaica, Panama and Honduras.

Klinsmann would not reveal his starting lineup for the match with Belgium, but indicated midfielder Michael Bradley will not play after recently completing his season in the Italian League.

One of the biggest challenges for Klinsmann has been assembling a team of players who have commitments to teams in Europe and MLS.

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WHITE SOX NOTES

NBA

Konerko hopes to watch Hawks

By MEGHAN MONTEMURRO mmontemurro@shawmedia.com CHICAGO – White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko is a baseball player first and foremost.

But Konerko is also an avid hockey fan and played the sport until he was about 16 years old. Konerko said it’s been a dream of his to attend a Game 7, and thanks to a friend, he secured Blackhawks tickets for tonight’s Game 7 against the Detroit Red Wings.

The Sox’s game at Wrigley Field against the Cubs starts at 1:20 p.m., which should give Konerko plenty of time to get to the United Center before the puck drops. However, rain is

in the forecast.

“Hopefully, we don’t do anything stupid like have an extra-inning game or any rain delays [today],” Konerko said.

“Let’s keep our fingers crossed there.”

Jones’ rough stretch: Reliever Nate Jones would prefer to forget about his past 10 outings.

Jones, who was excellent out of the bullpen during his rookie season last year, hasn’t come close to replicating his success. The 27-year-old righthander has allowed 17 runs (15 earned) in 131/3 innings in his previous 10 appearances resulting in a 10.31 ERA. “I feel good every time I go out there,” Jones said. “It’s just this year running into bad

luck. Also again, we’re pitching against big league teams.

They’re going to hit the ball.”

Manager Robin Ventura said Jones will get an opportunity to fix his problems, but Jones’ ineffectiveness takes away a late-inning option until he figures out how to hit his locations.

“You just have to continue to have him go out there and maybe find it to get that confidence back of being able to get ahead, throwing strikes at the right times,” Ventura said. “He has that in him, we’ve seen it.”

Peavy remembers Yocum: Los Angeles Angels team orthopedist, Dr. Lewis Yocum, one of the most well-known practitioners in sports medi-

cine, died Saturday from liver cancer.

Yocum, 65, saved many baseball careers through his surgical procedures and consultation, including Sox pitcher Jake Peavy. Peavy met Yocum a few times during his stint in San Diego and also consulted with him after Peavy tore his lat muscle in 2010.

“He was very straightforward but very gentle in the way he went about talking to you because he understood the situation,” Peavy said. “He was very personal, I think, with each individual, no matter how big the name was or small the name was, or how minute the injury was or how major the injury was.”

Kelly: 3 QBs will get chance to start for Irish SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly isn’t ready to name a starting quarterback for 2013 – or 2014.

Speaking for the first time since Everett Golson was suspended by the university on Friday for poor academic judgment, Kelly said all three remaining quarterbacks will get a chance to win the job when practices resume in August. Golson is out for the fall semester and will have to re-enroll at the school, which he has indicated he intends to do.

“It’s certainly going to be a challenge,” Kelly said. “He is our starting quarterback. He started in a national championship game. But we’re very fortunate we have experienced quarterbacks in Tommy Rees and Andrew Hendrix.”

Kelly said Rees and Hendrix both have a strong understanding of his offense, and freshman Malik Zaire, who enrolled in January, picked up a lot during spring practices.

Rees started 12 of 13 games in 2011, when Notre Dame went 8-5, and played key roles in four victories last season when Golson either struggled or was injured.

– Wire reports

(Best-of-7) Tuesday San Antonio 93, Memphis 89 (OT) Wednesday Miami 103, Indiana 102 (OT) Friday Indiana 97, Miami 93, series tied 1-1 Saturday San Antonio 104, Memphis 93, San Antonio leads series 3-0 Sunday Miami 114, Indiana 96, Miami leads series 2-1 Monday San Antonio 93, Memphis 86, San

Antonio wins series 4-0 Tueday Miami at Indiana (n) Thursday Indiana at Miami, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday x-Miami at Indiana, 7:30 p.m.

Monday x-Indiana at Miami, 7:30 p.m. x – if necessary

NHL CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS (Best-of-7) Monday Detroit 3, Blackhawks 1 Tuesday Boston 2, N.Y. Rangers 1 San Jose 2, Los Angeles 1 Wednesday Pittsburgh 7, Ottawa 3 Thursday N.Y. Rangers 4, Boston 3, OT Detroit 2, Blackhawks 0 Los Angeles 3, San Jose 0 Friday Pittsburgh 6, Ottawa 2, Pittsburgh wins series 4-1 Saturday Blackhawks 4, Detroit 1 Boston 3, N.Y. Rangers 1, Boston wins series 4-1 Sunday San Jose 2, Los Angeles 1, series tied 3-3 Monday Blackhawks 4, Detroit 3, series

tied 3-3 Tuesday San Jose at Los Angeles (n) Today Detroit at Blackhawks, 7 p.m.

MLB AMERICAN LEAGUE Central Division W L Pct Detroit 29 20 .592 Cleveland 27 24 .529 White Sox 24 25 .490 Kansas City 21 28 .429 Minnesota 20 28 .417 East Division W L Pct Boston 32 21 .604 New York 30 20 .600 Baltimore 28 23 .549 Tampa Bay 27 24 .529 Toronto 22 30 .423 West Division W L Pct Texas 32 20 .615 Oakland 29 23 .558 Los Angeles 23 28 .451 Seattle 22 29 .431 Houston 15 37 .288

Members of Congress seek Redskins to change name WASHINGTON – Ten members of Congress are urging the Washington Redskins to change their name because it is offensive to many Native Americans.

The representatives said Tuesday they’ve sent letters to Redskins owner Dan Snyder, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Redskins sponsor FedEx and the other 31 NFL franchises.

The letter to Snyder says that “Native Americans throughout the country consider the ‘R-word’ a racial, derogatory slur akin to the ‘N-word’ among African Americans or the ‘W-word’ among Latinos.”

Among the group sending the letters are the leaders of the Congressional Native American Caucus: Tom Cole, R-Okla., and Betty McCollum, D-Minn.

The nickname is the subject of a long-running legal challenge from a group seeking to have the team lose its trademark protection.

CONFERENCE FINALS

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CUBS NOTES

Sveum proud of Samardzija in big games

By MEGHAN MONTEMURRO mmontemurro@shawmedia.com CHICAGO – Cubs manager Dale Sveum knows what he will get from pitcher Jeff Samardzija in big games – a bigtime performance.

Samardzija stepped up against the White Sox on Monday with a two-hit, complete-game shutout though afterwards the right hander admitted he sometimes struggles to get amped for less important games.

“Big games, forget about it, his great stuff is showing up, but then not so much that next outing,” Sveum said. “That’s what you have to be wary of sometimes.”

Sveum said that mentally Samardzija is trying to change

could be part of the maturation process, but the game also has a way of humbling players.

“You have to figure it out and do something different to get yourself in that same atmosphere all the time,” Sveum said.

Borbon earning playing time: Since joining the Cubs in April after getting picked up off the waiver wire outfielder Julio Borbon done a little bit of everything when in the lineup.

Sveum started Borbon in center field for a second consecutive game and the 27-yearold left-handed hitter has provided a boost when he’s been given playing time. Entering Tuesday’s game against the Cubs, Borbon is hitting .333 in his last five games with a home run and two RBIs.

Borbon’s opportunities have primarily come against left-handers, starting in place of David DeJesus. Sveum said DeJesus will be back in the lineup today despite the Sox starting another left hander, John Danks.

“He’s done a nice job whatever we’ve asked him to do,” Sveum said. “He’s got some bunt hits pinching hitting, he’s caught the ball, able to steal bases. [Borbon’s] a pretty smart guy that has some ability to be an everyday player in the big leagues.”

Injury updates: Right-hander Arodys Vizcaino, acquired from the Braves last season, underwent an arthoscopic debridement on his right elbow performed Tuesday by Dr. James Andrews and will not

throw for six weeks.

Vizcaino had a calcium buildup which caused soreness and led to longer recovery time after throwing. The good news is Vizcaino’s ligament repaired during Tommy John surgery still looks fine. The setback makes it unlikely he will pitch in a game situation this season.

Right-hander Scott Baker, who is rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, is still on the long-toss portion of his throwing program. Catcher Steve Clevenger (strained oblique) is currently in Arizona rehabbing from his injury but will soon head out on a rehab assignment. Kyuji Fujikawa (forearm strain) had an MRI Tuesday, however the results won’t be known until today.

Christie has absolute confidence in Rutgers leader

By TOM CANAVAN The Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. – New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Tuesday that he has “absolute confidence” in the president of Rutgers University even as some lawmakers have called for Robert Barchi to step down amid a string of embarrassing revelations for the university’s athletic department.

Christie said he doesn’t want to micromanage the university and won’t weigh in on whether incoming athletic director Julie Hermann should

start at the school as scheduled June 17.

“Not my call,” he said Tuesday during his monthly callin show on New Jersey 101.5 radio. “I’m confident in President Barchi’s judgment.”

Since Sunday, there have been revelations that volleyball players at Tennessee complained that Hermann abused them verbally and emotionally when she coached there in the 1990s and that she was involved in a sexual discrimination lawsuit while she was an administrator at Louisville.

“Let’s not engage in the

character assassination that’s going on here,” said Christie, who said he does not know and has not met Hermann.

“I understand that there are some people that feel differently about it. It doesn’t matter.

What matters is: What did the administration at Rutgers believe?”

Some lawmakers, including likely Democratic gubernatorial candidate Sen. Barbara Buono, have questioned whether Barchi is fit to lead the state’s flagship university.

“I have lost all confidence in President Barchi’s ability

to effectively guide our state university,” Buono said in a statement Tuesday.

The earlier episodes from Hermann’s career are particularly troubling for Rutgers, which hired her after former basketball coach Mike Rice was fired in April for physically and verbally abusing players and former athletic director Tim Pernetti was forced to resign for his handling of the problem.

The university’s top inhouse lawyer and an assistant basketball coach also resigned during the fallout.

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23 Brian Albus Big Rock 29 8.

25 Pete Hatch Maple Park 25 9.

47 Jason Kruse LITH 19 10. Matt Fabrizius DeKalb 16 Late Models Car No. Name Town Pts. T-1. 70 DJ Markham Marengo 44 T-1. 20 Tim Ludke St. Charles 44 3.

38 Greg Hancock Gilberts 39 4.

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Tuesday’s Results Cubs at White Sox, ppd., rain Atlanta 7, Toronto 6, 10 inn.

Colorado 2, Houston 1 Philadelphia 3, Boston 1 St. Louis 4, Kansas City 1 Cincinnati 8, Cleveland 2 Tampa Bay 7, Miami 6 Baltimore at Washington (n) Pittsburgh at Detroit (n) Minnesota at Milwaukee (n) N.Y. Yankees at N.Y. Mets (n) San Francisco at Oakland (n) L.A. Angels at L.A. Dodgers (n) San Diego at Seattle (n) Today’s Games White Sox (Joh.Danks 0-0) at Cubs (Feldman 4-4), 1:20 p.m.

Boston (Lackey 3-4) at Philadelphia (K.Kendrick 4-3), 6:05 p.m.

Cincinnati (Arroyo 5-4) at Cleveland (Masterson 7-3), 6:05 p.m.

Detroit (Ani.Sanchez 5-4) at Pittsburgh (A.J.Burnett 3-5), 6:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (Hefner 0-5) at N.Y. Yankees (D.Phelps 3-2), 6:05 p.m.

Washington (Zimmermann 8-2) at Baltimore (Tillman 4-2), 7:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Ro.Hernandez 2-5) at Miami (Koehler 0-2), 6:10 p.m.

Toronto (Rogers 1-2) at Atlanta (Medlen 1-5), 6:10 p.m.

Arizona (McCarthy 2-3) at Texas (Grimm 4-3), 7:05 p.m.

Milwaukee (Estrada 4-2) at Minnesota (Deduno 0-1), 7:10 p.m.

Kansas City (Mendoza 1-2) at St. Louis (Lynn 7-1), 7:15 p.m.

Houston (Bedard 0-2) at Colorado (Chatwood 3-0), 7:40 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Capuano 1-3) at L.A. Angels (Weaver 0-1), 9:05 p.m.

Seattle (J.Saunders 3-5) at San Diego (Stults 4-4), 9:10 p.m.

Oakland (Milone 4-5) at San Francisco (Lincecum 3-4), 9:15 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Central Division W L Pct GB 34 17 .667 — 33 19 .635 1½ 31 20 .608 3 20 30 .400 13½ 19 30 .388 14 East Division W L Pct GB Atlanta 31 20 .608 — Washington 26 25 .510 5 Philadelphia 25 27 .481 6½ New York 19 29 .396 10½ Miami 13 39 .250 18½ West Division W L Pct GB Arizona 30 22 .577 — San Francisco 28 23 .549 1½ Colorado 28 24 .538 2 San Diego 22 28 .440 7 Los Angeles 21 28 .429 7½ St. Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh Cubs Milwaukee

Tuesday’s Results Cubs at White Sox, ppd., rain Atlanta 7, Toronto 6, 10 innings Colorado 2, Houston 1 Philadelphia 3, Boston 1 St. Louis 4, Kansas City 1 Cincinnati 8, Cleveland 2 Tampa Bay 7, Miami 6 Baltimore at Washington (n) Pittsburgh at Detroit (n) Minnesota at Milwaukee (n) N.Y. Yankees at N.Y. Mets (n) San Francisco at Oakland (n) L.A. Angels at L.A. Dodgers (n) San Diego at Seattle (n) Today’s Games White Sox (Joh.Danks 0-0) at Cubs (Feldman 4-4), 1:20 p.m.

Boston (Lackey 3-4) at Philadelphia (K.Kendrick 4-3), 6:05 p.m.

Cincinnati (Arroyo 5-4) at Cleveland (Masterson 7-3), 6:05 p.m.

Detroit (Ani.Sanchez 5-4) at Pittsburgh (A.J.Burnett 3-5), 6:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (Hefner 0-5) at N.Y. Yankees (D.Phelps 3-2), 6:05 p.m.

Washington (Zimmermann 8-2) at Baltimore (Tillman 4-2), 7:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Ro.Hernandez 2-5) at Miami (Koehler 0-2), 6:10 p.m.

Toronto (Rogers 1-2) at Atlanta (Medlen 1-5), 6:10 p.m.

Arizona (McCarthy 2-3) at Texas (Grimm 4-3), 7:05 p.m.

Milwaukee (Estrada 4-2) at Minnesota (Deduno 0-1), 7:10 p.m.

Kansas City (Mendoza 1-2) at St. Louis (Lynn 7-1), 7:15 p.m.

Houston (Bedard 0-2) at Colorado (Chatwood 3-0), 7:40 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Capuano 1-3) at L.A. Angels (Weaver 0-1), 9:05 p.m.

Seattle (J.Saunders 3-5) at San Diego (Stults 4-4), 9:10 p.m.

Oakland (Milone 4-5) at San Francisco (Lincecum 3-4), 9:15 p.m.

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Wednesday, May 29, 2013 • Page B3

NBA PLAYOFFS

NBA NOTES

Spurs back in NBA Finals

Sale of Sacramento to Ranadive group OK’d

By TERESA M. WALKER The Associated Press

The ASSOCIATED PRESS

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – It may seem as if the San Antonio Spurs are playing for an NBA title every year. Tim Duncan and Tony Parker know only too well how very long it’s been since their last chance.

Now they’re back in the Finals with their first chance at a championship since 2007, a really long time for a Spurs team that knows a thing or two – or three – about hoisting trophies.

“Honestly, it feels like it’s been forever since we’ve been to this point,” Duncan said Monday night after the Spurs advanced with a 93-86 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

“We’ve been on the verge of kind of getting here. We still feel like we were in contention, but we can’t get over that hump. To get over that hump and get back in the Finals, it’s an amazing feeling, honestly.”

Parker scored 37 points to lead the Spurs, who finished off their second sweep this postseason for their fifth Western Conference title.

The Spurs were just two wins away from a trip to the Finals a year ago before blowing that lead in six games to Oklahoma City.

Parker said he has learned just how tough it is to get there after winning his first NBA title at the age of 21.

“In 2007, we won our third one in five years and you think it’s going to keep coming,” Parker said. “And I’m

The NBA Board of Governors unanimously approved the sale of the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday to a group led by TIBCO Software chairman Vivek Ranadive.

The league said in a statement that the “transaction is expected to close shortly.”

After owners blocked the relocation of the franchise to Seattle earlier this month, the Maloof family reached an agreement to sell a 65 percent controlling interest in the Kings to Ranadive’s group at a total franchise valuation of $535 million. Ranadive, who will have to sell his minority stake in the Golden State Warriors, becomes the NBA’s first Indian-born majority owner.

The Sacramento group also includes 24 Hour Fitness founder Mark Mastrov, former Facebook senior executive Chris Kelly and the Jacobs family that owns communications giant Qualcomm.

Moments after the league announced the sale was approved, Ranadive thanked owners in a tweet and wrote that it was an honor and a privilege “to be part of such an amazing community.”

He also updated his Twitter profile to show that he is the owner of the Kings.

The vote, which had been expected since owners blocked the move to Seattle on May 15, officially ended an emotional saga that has

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San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich (left) talks to San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker during a timeout in the first half of Game 4 of the Western Conference finals against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday in Memphis, Tenn.

25, and six years goes by and every year it gets tougher and tougher. Every team wants to beat you, and that’s why it makes it even more special to go back after all those years playing at a high level with the same coach, with the same big three but changing a couple pieces.”

The Spurs now head home to rest and wait for either Miami or Indiana after finishing off the first conference finals sweep since the Nets handled Detroit in 2003. Game 1 of the finals is June 6.

“If we go all the way, it’ll definitely be my favorite

because it gets harder and harder,” Parker said with the Western championship trophy sitting in front of him.

The Spurs now have won six straight in these playoffs, and they did it by handing two straight losses to a team that had been undefeated on their own court in their best postseason in franchise history.

“We will be back,” Grizzlies guard Mike Conley said.

Memphis finished off the best season in team history getting swept by the very same franchise that needed four games to knock them out of their first playoff appear-

ance in 2004. The Grizzlies got a standing ovation from their fans as the final seconds ticked off.

Parker had his best game this postseason, hitting 15 of 21 shots and four of his six free throws in the final 29.7 seconds to seal this victory.

“He’s been amazing,” Duncan said of Parker. “Every year he gets better and better and better. He’s been carrying us. You can see tonight he carried us the entire game.”

The 37-year-old Duncan finished with 15 points and eight rebounds. Kawhi Leonard added 11 points.

dragged on since January.

And for those in Sacramento, almost a decade of uncertainty involving the Maloof family, who entertained relocations to Anaheim, Calif., Las Vegas and Virginia Beach in recent years.

No threat of relocation had been more serious than Seattle.

Chris Hansen had a deal with the Maloofs to buy the Kings and rebrand them the SuperSonics, who left Seattle for Oklahoma City in 2008 and were renamed the Thunder.

Hawks pick Budenholzer as coach: At Atlanta, the Atlanta Hawks have named longtime Spurs assistant Mike Budenholzer as head coach.

General manager Danny Ferry called on his past experience with San Antonio to select Budenholzer to replace Larry Drew as coach. Drew’s contract expires in June after three seasons as coach.

The Hawks have scheduled a news conference for Budenholzer today in Atlanta.

Suns connect with their past by hiring Hornacek: At Phoenix, one of the most popular Phoenix Suns players from the franchise’s past will guide the team to an uncertain future.

At the news conference on Tuesday announcing his hiring as Suns coach, Jeff Hornacek spoke at length about his readiness for the job and the influences that will guide him.

Toews recalls OT ’11 loss to Vancouver in Game 7 • MUSICK Continued from page B1

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Blackhawks center Michael Frolik (left), scores a penalty shot goal against Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard during the third period in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals Monday in Detroit. Frolik has scored three goals in the postseason.

WESTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS, GAME 7, DETROIT AT BLACKHAWKS, 7 P.M. TODAY, NBCSN, AM-720

LINE DANCE

Hawks finding unexpected goals from Frolik, Handzus

By JEFF ARNOLD

jarnold@shawmedia.com DETROIT – Nearly 10 hours after he had explained the necessity of secondary scoring, Joel Quenneville sat behind a microphone in a Joe Louis Arena media work room repeating himself.

The Blackhawks’ third-period flurry of offensive activity was still a bit of blur, having made the difference in Monday night’s 4-3 win over Detroit in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.

And as much of a role as the Hawks’ stars played in forcing a decisive Game 7 tonight at the United Center, it had been more unheralded performers who had clinched the deal.

Sure, Marian Hossa had a first-period power-play goal, and, yes, captain Jonathan Toews had contributed two assists. And even Bryan Bickell – who along with Hossa has scored a team-high five playoff goals – has become one of the Hawks’ scoring usual suspects. That left Michal Handzus and Michael Frolik to shine in the Hawks’ sudden turnaround in Game 6’s final 20 minutes.

Frolik set an NHL record with his goal – a controversial

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Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville (top left) yells to his team during the second period of Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals Saturday against Detroit at the United Center. penalty shot – that made him the only player to record two postseason penalty shot goals in his career.

Frolik said he contemplated what move to use against Howard, who had deflected shots on previous scoring chances. Finally, he said he settled on a move he used in the Czech professional league he played in during the NHL lockout.

“I had nothing to lose,”

Frolik said of the goal-scoring chance that gave the Hawks’ a 4-2 lead. “I tried to take a deep breath and focus and do the shot.”

Frolik’s goal was his third during the postseason, matching the combined goal output of Patrick Kane (2) and Toews (1). He’s part of a supporting cast that has kept the Hawks’ alive after losing three of the first four games of the Detroit series before rebounding with

back-to-back wins.

On Monday, both Toews and Quenneville said it doesn’t matter where the scoring comes from.

That was evidenced in the first 10 minutes of the third period when Handzus – who was traded to the Hawks from San Jose in April for a fourthround draft pick – started the three-goal onslaught, tying the score 51 seconds into the final period.

Handzus described the mood in the dressing room between the second and third periods as “pretty calm,” saying the message was simple: Win the period. Don’t go for home runs, play our game and keep plugging away.

It worked to perfection.

Once again, lower-line players had found a way to get the job done. It may have not only saved the Hawks’ season, but provided another boost of confidence for a team that now has all four of its lines contributing heading into tonight’s series-deciding game.

“All year, it’s been like that,” Quenneville said.

“There’s not a lot of room out there for top guys. We don’t care who scores. We’re all about being a team and contributing any way you can.”

The result: A gut-wrenching 2-1 overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks in 2011.

Toews remembered the adrenaline leading into that game and the emptiness that followed. He said the experience should help the Hawks this time around.

“It’s something about playing a Game 7,” Toews said, “that you want to go out there and you feel like every shift, every chance you get, there might be an opportunity to change the game in favor of your team.

And you’re ready for that.

“I think whether it’s the first time for some of the guys in the locker room or not at all, I think everyone’s going to embrace that opportunity.”

Crawford did everything but extend his arms but to embrace the chance. The Hawks’ goaltender stopped 36 of 38 shots in Game 7 against the Canucks, and he is 6-2 in his career with the Hawks facing elimination in the playoffs.

“It’s another hockey game,” said Crawford. “It’s obviously a big hockey game, but it’s still the same game.

“I like it. It’s fun.”

Hawks History – Game 7s Date

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4/7/53 Montreal 4, Hawks 1 Semifinals @MTL 4/9/64 Detroit 4, Hawks 2 Semifinals CHI 4/15/65 Hawks 4, Detroit 2 Semifinals @DET 5/1/65 Montreal 4, Hawks 0 Final @MTL 5/2/71 Hawks 4, NY Rangers 2 Semifinals CHI 5/18/71 Montreal 3, Hawks 2 Final CHI 4/16/90 Hawks 5, Minnesota 2 Division Semis CHI 4/30/90 Hawks 8, St. Louis 2 Division Finals CHI 5/19/95 Hawks 5, Toronto 2 Quarterfinals CHI 4/26/11 Vancouver 2, Hawks 1 (OT) Quarterfinals

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It’s so much fun that the Hawks shrugged off a missed opportunity to see the Rolling Stones.

“Hopefully catch them another time,” Toews said.

“We’ve got bigger fish to fry right now.”

Or, in this case, bigger Wings to barbecue.

• Shaw Media sports columnist Tom Musick can be reached at tmusick@shawmedia.com and on Twitter @ tcmusick.

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Newport impresses during her first year • NEWPORT Continued from page B1 “It is a lot of pressure [hitting third], but I think after a while you learn how to conduct yourself and handle yourself.”

With DeKalb starting pitcher Katie Kowalski now healthy and back to form, Newport, who spent a good amount of time on the mound this season, has been a fulltime right fielder during the postseason.

Having Kowalski healthy and dominant like she was in the regional is just one bonus for DeKalb. It also allows the Barbs to play another strong defensive player in Newport, who has not committed an error all season.

“Not only does she field fly balls or ground balls in the outfield without making an error, she also does it on the pitcher’s mound,” Davis said. “I would say there aren’t many innings where she hasn’t played [this season]. That’s pretty impressive to do that in a full season.”

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits a return against David Goffin of Belgium during their first round match Tuesday at the French Open at Roland Garros stadium in Paris.

FRENCH OPEN

Djokovic starts title bid after rain delay

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DeKalb’s Morgan Newport throws a ball back in during an outfield practice drill Tuesday in DeKalb.

Up next Class 4A Prairie Ridge Sectional semifinal DeKalb (22-8) vs. Harlem (21-11) Where: Prairie Ridge High School, 6000 Dvorak Drive, Crystal Lake When: 4:30 p.m. today How they got here: DeKalb beat Huntley, 3-2, in Jacobs Regional semifinals; beat Jacobs, 12-2, in regional final. Harlem beat Jefferson, 8-1, in Guilford Regional semifinals; beat Hononegah, 10-6, in regional final.

Last meeting: DeKalb 6, Harlem 2 on May 4 Scouting the Huskies: A traditionally strong program, winning regional titles used to be the norm for Harlem, and the Huskies won a Class AA state championship somewhat recently – 1999. However, this year’s regional crown was their first since 2007. Harlem had 17 hits in its 10-6 regional final win over Hononegah.

Outlook: The Barbs had an easy time with Jacobs in the regional final, ending the game in five innings because of the 10-run rule. After having surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome in the offseason, DeKalb pitcher Katie Kowalski seems healthy. Her innings were conserved during the regular season and she pitched well in the regional, striking out 12 while giving up just three hits in the semifinal. She gave up just two hits in the final, not allowing a hit during the final four innings.

– Steve Nitz, snitz@shawmedia.com, @SNitz_DDC

The Associated Press PARIS – Novak Djokovic spent the better part of a rainy Tuesday at the French Open wondering when – and even whether – he would wind up playing his first-round match at the only Grand Slam tournament he’s yet to win.

Unlike Wimbledon and the Australian Open, Roland Garros does not have a roof at any court.

Unlike the U.S. Open, though, at least there is a definitive timeline to build one.

Djokovic is thrilled about that forthcoming addition in Paris, even if it won’t come until 2018. He also can’t wait for them to install artificial lights at the French Open, which is supposed to happen sooner. Both of those improvements would have contributed to a more stress-free evening for the man ranked

Nelsons lead Sycamore baseball • SECTIONALS Continued from page B1

More online That could very well be happening right now as Sycamore run-ruled both games on its way to a dominant regional championship. Oh, and they get to play the sectional at home. No long bus rides for the Spartans.

But like you said, I do like the chances of both teams to play into the last week of the 2012-13 high school sports season.

Who’s your x-factor for the Barbs if they are going to win their second sectional title in three years?

Nitz: When I played baseball at Rockford East

For all your prep sports coverage – stories, features, scores, photos, videos, blogs and more – log on to Daily-Chronicle.com/dcpreps. from 2001 to 2004, the program didn’t win a single regional game. The E-Rabs are much-improved from those days, but I still see the Spartans getting past them, while Burlington Central (16-12) and St. Francis (21-11) are certainly beatable in the sectional title game. Like I said, I really like Sycamore’s chances as well.

With DeKalb, it’s all about Kowalski, who was very good in the regional, allowing just four total runs and striking out 12 hitters in the semifinal win over Huntley. When she’s on, she’s tough to hit, as the Barbs’ postseason opponents found out two years ago. DeKalb also has a nice fallback option if Kowalski gets into trouble in freshman Morgan Newport.

Jacobson: For Sycamore, it’ll be about Cole and Scott Nelson. They’ve been two of the most consistent players for the Spartans this season, and they’ll have to come up with two more strong starts on the mound if Sycamore wants to advance.

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and seeded No. 1, who slipped and slid his way along the red clay to a 7-6 (5), 6-4, 7-5 victory over David Goffin in the first round.

“It was a difficult day, because we have been waiting for hours and hours. I think I warmed up five or six times today,” Djokovic said. “In these conditions ... you need to adjust your game and tactics, because it’s quite different than comparing to the conditions when it’s dry and sunny.”

Even though his match against the 58th-ranked Goffin, a Belgian who was one of the revelations at Roland Garros a year ago, was the second to be played on Court Philippe Chatrier, they did not begin until after 6:30 p.m.

They finished as light was fading shortly before 9 p.m.

“It was a long day,” Djokovic said.

At least he got to play.

Because of showers that

began in the morning, there was a delay of more than 2½ hours at the start. Then, after only 1½ hours of action, arrived another stop of more than an hour. All told, only 26 of 40 scheduled singles matches were completed, three were suspended in progress, and organizers wound up postponing 11 others entirely. That means players such as Victoria Azarenka, the reigning Australian Open champion, will be slated for first-round action today, the fourth day of the tournament (when, by the way, the forecast calls for more rain).

That sets up a situation where Azarenka, for example, would need to win seven matches across 11 days to take home the trophy, while 2002 champion Serena Williams – who got to begin the tournament Sunday and is supposed to play in the second round today – would have her seven

matches spread over 14 days if she goes the distance.

Among the winners Tuesday were 2010 French Open runner-up and 2011 U.S. Open champion Sam Stosur, who beat 42-year-old Kimiko DateKrumm of Japan 6-0, 6-2.

“It was spitting a little bit when we went out there,” Stosur said. “You think, ‘Oh, are we going to start or are we not?’ Lucky for me, I was able to finish the match before this last downpour came.”

Another Australian, Bernard Tomic – whose father was barred from Roland Garros after being accused this month of head-butting Tomic’s hitting partner – stopped because of a torn right hamstring while trailing Victor Hanescu 7-5, 7-6 (8), 2-1. Three other men retired during matches: No. 28 Florian Mayer (right thigh), Alejandro Falla (stomach problems), Simone Bolelli (right wrist).

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Serve these basic sausages on a crusty bun with lots of brown German mustard and caramelized onions and you’ll be in love.

Grilled Sausages with Fire-Roasted Peppers Start to finish: 45 minutes Servings: 4 3 red or yellow bell peppers 4 uncooked sausages, such as bratwurst, beer brats, cheddar brats, Italian, etc.

4 hard rolls

Spicy brown German mustard Caramelized onions (optional) Heat the grill to high.

While the grill is heating, set the bell peppers on the grill grates. Cook, turning occasionally, until the skin blackens and blisters all over. Remove the peppers from the grill and place each one in a lunch-size paper bag or an airtight container.

Close the bags or container and let rest until cool to the touch.

Carefully rub off and discard the skin from the peppers, then cut out and discard the cores. Cut each pepper into strips, then set aside.

After the peppers are done, close the grill lid and wait for the grill to reach 550 degrees F. Once the grill is at temperature, adjust one side to medium and the other to very low or off to allow for indirect grilling.

Prick each sausage with a toothpick in a few places to insure that they won’t explode on the grill.

Place the sausages directly on clean cooking grates on the cooler side of the grill. Cook, turning occasionally, for about 30 minutes, or until browned, plump and sizzling.

Remove from grill, let sit 3 minutes. Serve on a bun with fire-roasted peppers, brown mustard and

Barbecue chicken loses fat, not flavor Barbecue chicken is one of my favorite summertime dishes. I like every part of it – the tomato-based sauce (the spicier the better), the crispy skin, even the bones.

And taste aside, it’s also relatively healthy, at least as compared with such sundry first cousins as grilled and/or smoked ribs, brisket or pulled pork. It’s chicken, after all, and it wears that lean protein halo. Unfortunately, when it’s prepared with its skin and bones, and slathered with a sugary sauce, barbecue chicken is very nearly as caloric as its brethren. Know why chicken skin is so delicious? It’s high in fat.

So I set myself the task of coming up with a recipe for a leaner version of barbecue chicken that somehow still boasted the most lovable aspects of the classic version – a mouth-watering sauce and an element of crunch.

I started by enlisting the usual lean

EVERYDAY DINNERS Sara Moulton poultry suspect, the boneless, skinless chicken breast. The one problem with this virtuous ingredient is it’s tough to cook just right. Undercook it, and you risk getting sick. Overcook it, and you’re faced with a slab of protein as dry and tough as cardboard.

And then, as I discovered while developing this recipe, there’s another problem – chicken breasts come in all different sizes and thicknesses. Generally, if it’s labeled “cutlet,” it’s fairly thin. If it’s labeled “chicken breast,” it’s rather thick. But there’s a range of thickness within these categories, too.

I tried both and opted for the latter because the thicker breasts were simply

rills are like cast-iron skillets; the more you use them, the better they cook. That’s because as food cooks on the grill, the fats and juices are instantly vaporized by the heating elements or charcoal briquettes. The vapor creates the smoke that flavors the food with that legendary grilled taste. The smoke that isn’t absorbed by the food accumulates on the inside of the grill, and so the grill gets “seasoned.”

So let’s start with the cleaning. If you’ve had your grill for a while and use it a lot, you may notice that the lid of the grill looks like peeling paint. It isn’t. This is simply the accumulation of layers of smoke. Warm soapy water, a scrub brush and a little elbow grease will take the excess bits of Online black smoke off the inside of the grill lid with little trouble. And you’ll only need Check out www. to do this once a year. daily-chronicle.com Next, burn and scrape off any food for two local videos bits stuck to the grates. Turn all the on grilling tips –what burners on high for a gas grill with the to buy and how to lid down. For a charcoal grill, burn a cook it. chimney starter of charcoal with the lid closed. Let the flames burn until any residue has turned into a white colored ash. Brush gently with either a brass bristle brush.

If you don’t have a grill brush or don’t want to use one, try this. Crumble heavy-duty foil into a ball about the size of a tennis ball. Hold the ball in a pair of sturdy 12-inch locking chef tongs and brush away.

After you clean your grill, it’s time to season it. My favorite and very effective method is to fill the cooking grate with uncooked fresh sausages such as bratwurst or Italian sausage, but any food with a medium- to highfat content that will cook for at least 30 minutes is ideal.

I usually cook the sausages at a lower temperature than normal to suit this.

Grill the sausages slowly on a low-medium heat until bubbling hot and very brown. Remove the sausages from the grill, then re-set the burners to high, letting the grill burn off the residue until it turns white, about 20 to 30 minutes. Do this while you enjoy the grilled sausages recipe below. When you are done eating, clean the cooking grates by rubbing them with foil or a brush again.

harder to overcook.

The breasts also are covered for two-thirds of the cooking time, which helps keep them moist, further ensuring perfectly cooked barbecue.

By the way, the internal temperature of the cooked breasts should be 165 degrees F. And be sure when you take the temperature to insert the thermometer sideways into the center, and not straight down from the top. That way you’ll get a more accurate reading. Also, don’t forget to let the chicken rest for a few minutes after you pull it out of the oven. It’s another way to maximize the juiciness.

For the sauce, I wanted to conjure up something with big flavor that wasn’t too sweet and somehow didn’t require hours of simmering on top of the stove.

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caramelized onions, if using.

Nutrition information per serving: 600 calories; 340 calories from fat (57 percent of total calories); 38 g fat (13 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 85 mg cholesterol; 38 g carbohydrate; 4 g fiber; 6 g sugar; 23 g protein; 1,220 mg sodium.

• Elizabeth Karmel is a grilling and Southern foods expert and executive chef at Hill Country Barbecue Market restaurants in New York and Washington, as well as Hill Country Chicken in New York. She is the author of three cookbooks, including “Soaked, Slathered and Seasoned.”

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GRILL CLEANING CHECKLIST Follow this checklist and grill maintenance will never be a big job. the grill on q Preheat high every time you pre-heating, q After use crumpled foil use it.

to loosen and clean away any gray ash or leftover residue on the cooking grates.

removing the q After food from the cooking grate, turn burners back to high and burn off any stuck-on food for 10 to 15 minutes.

each use, use q After a brass-bristle grill

brush or crumpled foil to loosen and clean residue on the cooking grate.

accumulated q Remove ashes from charcoal both the inner q Clean and the outer drip grills frequently.

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Burger 101: Less is more The secret to a great burger? Start with good ingredients and keep it simple

By ELIZABETH KARMEL The Associated Press When the weather turns warm, I find myself craving the smell and taste of a great homemade burger off the grill.

So what makes a great burger? There are a few simple rules. But if you remember just one of them, it should be that less really is more. Which is to say, the less you add to your ground beef, the less you handle the meat when mixing it, and the less you flip it while grilling, the better burger you get in the end.

The foundation of my backyard burger is a 50-50 combination of sirloin and chuck. I love mixing the leaner and cleaner ground sirloin with the rich beefiness of ground chuck. A patty that is 100 percent sirloin is too lean, and 100 percent chuck is too fatty.

If I am close to a good butcher, I also love to make a custom grind. You can ask the butcher to grind the odd pieces of brisket, short rib, skirt and hanger steak, and add it to a lean and clean base of sirloin for a top notch burger. The key is a mix of

lean and fatty meat, freshly ground.

Beyond the meat itself, you don’t want to add too many other ingredients, particularly wet ones. You don’t want to compete with the flavor of the beef, or leave it too watery. I limit myself to a sprinkle of salt and pepper, plus just a bit of dry mustard and Worcestershire sauce.

The last two amp the savory flavors of the burger without competing with it.

Once the meat is seasoned, I lightly mix everything together and divide it into equal portions. I generally use 2 pounds of meat to make six burgers. This step can be done up to a day in advance.

If prepping in ahead, refrigerate the patties and make sure they are well covered to minimize the oxidation (discoloration) of the meat.

Before the burgers go on the grill, be sure to press your thumb into the center of each patty, pushing it halfway down. This is the real secret to a perfect backyard burger.

This is because as the meat cooks, the fibers expand and they inflate the burger, turning it into a ball. If you make the depression with your thumb, the meat expands

to fill the hole, leaving the burger flat.

A hot grill also is important to getting a great burger.

Be sure to heat it with all burners on high (or wait until the charcoal is covered with a gray ash), then clean the heated cooking grates with a brass-bristle brush. Reduce the heat to a medium just before placing the burgers on the grill. You should hear a satisfying sizzle when the meat hits the grates. Cover the grill and flip the burgers just once halfway through the cooking time.

The meat initially will stick to the grill grates. But as it cooks, it will naturally release itself. This is true of many foods and all protein, whether you are grilling or sautéing it. This is why it is so important not to flip the burgers more than once, as well as why so many burgers end up falling apart when they are flipped too early.

And it should also go without saying that pressing down on the burgers with a spatula is a no-no, too.

Club House Burger with Buttered Bun Start to finish: 30 minutes

Servings: 6 1 pound ground sirloin 1 pound ground chuck 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon Coleman’s dry mustard 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted butter 6 kaiser rolls, sliced 6 crisp butter or Boston lettuce leaves 6 slices purple or sweet onion, such as Vidalia 2 large tomatoes, cut into 6 slices 6 slices cooked bacon (optional) Ketchup (optional) Mustard (optional) Mayonnaise (optional) Heat a grill to high.

In a large bowl, combine the ground sirloin and ground chuck.

Mix it together, being careful not to overwork the meat. Add the Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, salt and pepper. Mix until just combined, then divide the mixture into 6 pieces. Gently shape each piece into a burger about 3/4 inch thick. Press your thumb gently

into the center of each to form a depression.

Brush the patties lightly on both sides with the olive oil. Reduce the heat to medium, then add the burgers and grill until the meat no longer is pink, 8 to 10 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time.

Meanwhile, brush butter over both sides of the rolls and grill until lightly toasted, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Serve the burgers immediately on the buttered rolls with a lettuce leaf, a slice of raw onion, tomato and a slice of bacon, if desired.

Serve with traditional condiments on the side.

Nutrition information per serving: 550 calories; 260 calories from fat (47 percent of total calories); 30 g fat (12 g saturated; 1 g trans fats); 110 mg cholesterol; 36 g carbohydrate; 3 g fiber; 4 g sugar; 35 g protein; 760 mg sodium.

• Elizabeth Karmel is a grilling and Southern foods expert and executive chef at Hill Country Barbecue Market restaurants in New York and Washington, as well as Hill Country Chicken in New York. She is the author of three cookbooks, including “Soaked, Slathered and Seasoned.”

pan of a gas grill frequently.

a year, clean the q Once inside of the grill with warm, soapy water.

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read the q Always owner’s manual before using a new gas or charcoal grill.

not lean over a q Dobarbecue grill when lighting a gas q When grill, the lid should igniting.

or charcoals grills q Gasshould NEVER be used always be open.

indoors; they are outdoor cooking appliances.

time a refilled q Every propane tank is

reconnected to the barbecue, the hose connection should be checked for leaks.

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mitts or gloves and long-handled tools.

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grill and close all vents. Turn a gas grill off at the burners and the gas source.

Source: Elizabeth Karmel, chef at Hill Country Barbecue Market restaurants in New York and Washington

Panko breadcrumbs give crunch missing from skinless chicken breasts • BARBECUE Continued from page C1 I started with the usual ketchup base, balanced off the sugar with acid and Dijon mustard, then spiked it with a secret weapon – adobo sauce from canned chipotles in adobo. Chipotles are smoked jalapeños; they are hot and smoky, as is the adobo sauce they swim in.

You also could use an actual chipotle, finely minced, but I found that a tad too fiery for this small amount of sauce.

By the way, if you open a whole can of chilies to make this sauce, you can freeze what you don’t use by putting a chili with a little sauce into each cube of an ice cube tray.

Caution: after this baptism by fire, this particular tray will be usable only for freezing other spicy or tomato-based preparations.

Finally, I needed to add some crunch to the recipe to replicate the missing skin and bones. Panko breadcrumbs did the trick. One of my favorite ingredients these days, these fantastically

crispy Japanese breadcrumbs are available at most grocers (check the international aisle if you don’t see them in with the regular breadcrumbs). I sautéed them in a little olive oil with some fresh thyme until they were nicely toasted, then topped the chicken with the crumbs for the last 10 minutes of baking, which guaranteed the crumbs would stick to the chicken, but not get soggy.

I was very pleased with the end result: a juicy, spicy, slightly crunchy, easy-tomake chicken barbecue that happens to be tasty hot, cold or at room temperature.

Easy Baked Barbecue Chicken Breasts Start to finish: 40 minutes (10 minutes active) Servings: 4 1/2 cup ketchup 1 to 2 tablespoons adobo sauce (from a can of chipotles in adobo) 2 teaspoons packed dark brown sugar, or to taste 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts without the filet (a total of 2 to 3 breasts, each about 3/4- to 1-inch thick) 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a small bowl combine the ketchup, adobo sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard and garlic.

Season with salt and pepper.

Line a shallow baking dish with foil, leaving enough excess to generously overhang the sides.

Spread half of the sauce on the foil in an area just the size of the chicken breasts. Arrange the breasts on top of the sauce and spoon the remaining sauce over them. Bring the edges of the foil up and over the chicken and fold it to enclose them. Bake the breasts on the middle shelf of the oven for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a small skillet over medium, heat the oil. Add the breadcrumbs, thyme, a pinch of

Easy Baked Barbecue Chicken Breasts

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salt and some pepper. Saute until light golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside.

After the chicken has baked for 20 minutes, open up the foil and spoon any sauce that has fallen off the chicken back on top of it.

Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the chicken.

Continue baking, uncovered, until the chicken is just cooked through, another 8 to 10 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes.

Carefully slice the chicken, then divide between 4 serving plates, spooning any sauce and crumbs that have fallen off over the chicken slices.

• Sara Moulton was executive chef at Gourmet magazine for nearly 25 years, and spent a decade hosting several Food Network shows. She currently stars in public television’s “Sara’s Weeknight Meals” and has written three cookbooks, including “Sara Moulton’s Everyday Family Dinners.”

LEARNING

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NIU graduates teachers from new program Northern Illinois University teacher candidates and their co-teaching partners in DeKalb School District 428 recently celebrated the successes of a new model of teacher preparation – the Professional Development School’s co-teaching model.

In the co-teaching model, an NIU teacher candidate is paired with a master teacher from a partner school district. The pair spends a full year collaborating on lesson plans, classroom management and student improvement.

Students had access to two instructors instead of one in the classroom and gained a full year of experience learning every aspect of a teacher’s work. This differs from a traditional student-teaching model, where student teachers instruct a class for just 16 weeks.

Kimberly Foster, a teacher candidate who finished her co-teaching

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NIU teacher candidates and Dist. 428 mentor teachers socialized before the PDS Celebration at DeKalb’s Founders Elementary School. experience in April, said she recognized the value of the new model right away.

“My cooperating teacher and I met for the first time over the summer. The experience was great from

day one,” she said in a news release.

Foster graduated in May and has already accepted a teaching position at DeKalb High School.

“I was hesitant to participate in the co-teaching model at first, but now that I’ve been through it, I wouldn’t do it any other way,” said Foster’s cooperating teacher at DeKalb High School, Colleen Solomon. “It was great having Kimberly there even before school started, and we had a seamless transition into having her lead the lessons during the second semester.”

District 428 Superintendent James Briscoe said that he and other area administrators saw the graduates as comparable to new teachers who already had a year of teaching experience. He added that these students were prime candidates for available teaching positions, even in this competitive job market.

DHS Assistant Principal Jennie Hueber coordinates student teacher

placements at the school and said the district is serious about using a student-teaching model that best supports District 428 students.

“Beyond anecdotal stories from co-teachers from both the district and NIU, we are in the process of collecting data to quantitatively determine the success of the program,” she said in the release. “Our evaluation process is tracking performance of district students in the PDS classrooms to make sure that the model contributes to students’ growth.”

Since the establishment of the first District 428 PDS in 2004, the PDS program has expanded to all schools in the district, although the year-long co-teaching variety is used only in select programs. NIU’s PDS sites now include schools in four more districts – Huntley District 158, Kaneland District 302, St. Charles District 303 and Sycamore District 427.

Kishwaukee College offers Kids College this summer The Kishwaukee College Continuing Education department is offering Kids College Academies this summer.

In the Academies, elementary- and middle schoolaged kids can spend a week learning and having fun exploring a particular subject area. There also are academic preparation academies for elementary and middle school kids and high school youth. Academy participants can choose to attend all week (four days, Monday through Thursday) or select specific days and topics. It is more cost-effective to register for the full-week Academy.

The S.T.E.M. (Science – Technology – Engineering – Math) Academy is for students entering grades 7 and 8.

Spend two days discovering the S.T.E.M. in the world with KC engineering instructor Steve Dunn. Participants will learn about physics while watching and participating in interactive demonstrations and projects. This Academy meets from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 17 and 19.

The Art/Science/Technology Academy (formerly KishU-Pick) will be held June 24 through 27 and is for students entering grades 4, 5 and 6.

Students choose from a variety of short courses that are offered in morning (8:45 to 10:45 a.m.), midday (11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.) and afternoon (1:45 to 3:45 p.m.) sessions to create a week of activities that is uniquely their own.

Participants can select a

few courses or an all-day schedule for the entire week.

Course offerings include: Kitchen Cupboard Ka-Boom (science), Blow It Up! (rockets and science), Have a Blast with Bracelets, Green Screen (video), Make a Mural, Clay Creations, Be A Rock Star, What’s Inside?, Stop-Motion Animation, Outdoor Cooking and Design Star (architecture/design).

The Art Academy will be held July 15 through 18 and is for students entering grades 4, 5 and 6. The Art Academy meets from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Each day will focus on one art skill and activity.

The four activities are: Paper Craft Pizzazz, Perspective Drawing, Clay Creations and Terrific Techniques.

KC hosts Adults Explore College Workshop

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Kishwaukee College will hold an Adults Explore College Workshop from 5 to 7:30 p.m. June 4 in Room A247 in the Kishwaukee College Conference Center.

Registration at the door begins at 4:30 p.m.; pre-registration is encouraged. Adults Explore College is presented by the Adult Education and Transition Programs division at KC and is designed to provide information for nontraditional students. The event is free and open to the public.

The Adults Explore College Workshop will include information on the certificates and degrees available at Kish College and how to pay for college.

The workshop also will include a panel of adult students discussing their experiences as nontraditional students at KC and who also will answer questions from the participants.

Staff from a variety of academic programs and student support programs also will be available to answer questions.

For area adults who have considered returning to college to receive a degree or certificate preparing them for an immediate position after graduation, the Adults Explore College Workshop will provide the opportunity to learn about specific programs and interact with staff to gain a clear understanding of requirements and time frame for completion. For adult students who plan to pursue a four-year degree, KC offers two-year transferable degrees that give adults an opportunity to transition into the college classroom at a more affordable tuition rate.

To register or for more information about the Adults Explore College Workshop, contact Tricia Hernandez at 815-8252086, ext. 3111, or at tricia. hernandez@kishwaukeecollege. edu.

The physicians and staff of Midwest Orthopaedic Institute presented 2013 Student Athlete of the Year scholarship awards of $1,000 each to students from DeKalb, Sycamore and Genoa-Kingston high schools.

To qualify for this award, students must participate in school sanctioned sports, as well as maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or higher during their high school career.

This year’s recipients are Adam Bunge, Sycamore High School, who will attend Kishwaukee College; Rachel Torres, DeKalb High School, who will attend North Park University; and Vanessa Garza, Genoa-Kingston High School, who will attend Judson University in Elgin.

Program and working with local seed companies, how the agriculture program and FFA Chapter are promoted within the school and community, and professional growth.

Since Wengelewski has earned this award at the state level, her application now advances to the national level through the National Association of Agricultural Educators.

Winning this award allows Wengelewski to attend the National Association of Agriculture Educators Convention for free through NAAE in December.

The Cooking Academy will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

July 22 through 25 and is for students entering grades 4, 5 and 6. Each day will focus on one culinary topic, skill and activity. The four topics are: Shake It! (everything from trail mix to salad dressing!), A Week of Sundaes, Chocolate Creativity and Pizza Party.

The Learning Skills Academy will be held Aug. 5 through 8 with varying times and subjects. Jump Start Reading (entering grades 4, 5 and 6) meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m.; Study Skills – Middle School meets from noon to 1:30 p.m.; Jump Start Middle School Math meets from noon to 1:30 p.m.; Success for

Teens meets from 1:30 to 3 p.m.; Jump Start High School Algebra meets from 10 to 11:30 p.m. and Study Skills High School meets from noon to 1:30 p.m.

For more information or to register, call 815-8252086, ext. 2040, or visit www. kishwaukeecollege.edu/go/ kidscollege.

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Indian Creek ag teacher wins state award Corinne Wengelewski, agriculture teacher at Indian Creek High School for the past two years, was recently awarded the “Teachers Turn the Key” award through the Illinois Association of Vocational Agriculture Teachers.

This award is for secondthrough third-year agriculture teachers and is based on the teacher’s teaching philosophy, instruction, getting students involved in events such as SAEs, participation of the chapter in FFA, partnerships made within the community such as Adopt a Highway, After School Ag

Bethany Animal Hospital is taking monetary donations in order to purchase the following supplies requested by the Central Oklahoma Humane Society.

These items are needed to assist them in helping all the displaced animals from the May 20, 2013 tornado in Moore and South Oklahoma City, OK. All of the donations will be used toward purchasing the below items and having them shipped directly to the Humane Society facility.

Syringes with 22g Needles: $6.21 per 100 count Latex Gloves: $4.87 per 100 count Surgical Gowns: $4.23 each Shoe Covers: $10.45 per 100 pk Shampoo: $24.99 Clipper Blades - #40: $27.75 each Towels: $14.89 per 12 pk Heavy Duty Paper Towels: $72.40 per case = 24 rolls Puppy Pads: $21.00 per 50 pk Cages: Small: $25.99, Medium: $35.99, and Large: $63.99 Cotton Pads: $16.99 each Food/Water Bowls: $1.79 each Please bring or mail all donations to: Bethany Animal Hospital 2400 Bethany Road Sycamore, IL 60178 Make all checks payable to Bethany Animal Hospital

Megan Delaney McConnaughay Age 10, May 30

We will be ordering these items on Thursday, June 6th. Please have all donations in by Wednesday, June 5th. Thank you for all your support!!

Hometown: Sycamore Parents: Brent and Colleen McConnaughay Siblings: Mary Kate and Maggie Grandparents: Jeri Delaney of Sycamore and Marilyn McConnaughay of Sugar Grove

Malta Days June 7-9 2013 “A hometown festival in your own backyard”

Sound Stage Schedule Friday: Red Woody Band Saturday: Mr. Steve Facilitator of Fun • Shuvlhed • Brian Lavender Band Sunday: Annual Non-Profit Auction • The Relics

Wristbands for unlimited rides Friday & Sunday advance sale only $15 at Resource Bank Malta $20 at Festival

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Miller’s Petting Zoo • Saturday, June 8th • 12-6pm One of the largest in the Midwest Free of charge thanks to our sponsors

Fun for the whole family all weekend!

Carnival • Soundstage • Car Show • Beer Garden • Free Family Stage Entertainment all Weekend 5K • Food Vendors • Crafter/Business Booths • Petting Zoo • Parade • Pancake Breakfast Thank you Platinum & Gold Sponsors: Resource Bank, Anderson Funeral Home, Malta Family Dental, Malta Veterniary Hospital

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Confused teen who had sex now regrets it Dear Abby: I’m a 14-year-old girl who recently had sex with my boyfriend. It was the first time for both of us. A week and a half later, we had a big fight.

Another problem is I am having a lot of feelings for his best friend, and he has feelings for me, too. I don’t want to tell my boyfriend because I love him and don’t want to lose him. I also don’t want to ruin his friendship with the other guy.

My boyfriend wants to have sex again, but I don’t.

I wish I could take it back.

What can I do? – Lost And Confused Dear Lost And Confused: Because you had sex once does not mean you are compelled

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips to do it again. Feeling as you do about the best friend is a strong sign that as much as you care for your boyfriend, you are not in love with him.

If you are being pressured to have sex, it’s important for YOUR sake that you tell your boyfriend you feel it happened too soon, you’re sorry you did it, and you have decided to wait until you are older to start again. It would be an intelligent move for you because your affections appear to be all over the map right now.

I am also concerned

because you didn’t mention whether you both used birth control. It’s a sign of maturity when couples plan ahead and take precautions to avoid an unwanted pregnancy. (And yes, a girl CAN get pregnant the first time.) In fact, there’s a word for teens who have sex on the spur of the moment and don’t use birth control: It’s PARENTS. Dear Abby: My friend is a compulsive talker. “Chatty Cathy” draws detailed descriptions of people I don’t know and don’t care about and lingers over past and current tribulations. I tolerate her behavior because she’s a kind person, but she is oblivious to how much she dominates a conversation. It’s like some-

thing compels her to fill every silence with monologue.

Her personal and work relationships suffer because of it.

It’s hard for her to hold a job, and she often becomes upset over this co-worker’s or that family member’s behavior. It is always the other person’s failure, yet she is always in the center of the commotion.

She has had a tough life, partly of her own making. If I try to send subtle cues of uninterest, she doesn’t pick up on them and keeps talking and talking. I feel sorry for her. Is there anything I can do to help her, without seeming critical? – Exhausted Listener In Hawaii Dear Exhausted: Not knowing your friend, I can only

guess what drives her to talk compulsively. Some people do it because they feel the need to prove to others how smart they are. Others do it out of nervousness or insecurity because they are uncomfortable with silence – even if it is a momentary pause in conversation.

Because her behavior has had a negative impact on her employability, the next time she mentions problems at work, it would be a kindness to suggest to her that, because it’s happening repeatedly, she discuss it with a psychologist.

That’s not hurtful; it’s helpful.

• Write Dear Abby at www.

DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

Alternative treatments offer more comfort Dear Dr. K: I have sleep apnea. My doctor has urged me to use a CPAP machine, but it’s too uncomfortable. Are there other options?

Dear Reader: Sleep apnea is a condition in which breathing stops or becomes shallower many times each night. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs when your upper airway collapses or gets blocked during sleep.

These airway obstructions starve your brain of oxygen and stress your cardiovascular system. Untreated sleep apnea increases your risk of high blood pressure, stroke and premature death.

OSA can be treated with a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. A CPAP machine keeps your

ASK DR. K Anthony L. Komaroff airways open as you sleep by delivering continuous air pressure through a mask worn over your nose and mouth. But many people find it uncomfortable, and as a result, they use CPAP inconsistently – or not at all.

Some new treatments may provide more comfortable alternatives. Discuss the pros and cons of these options with your doctor: • APAP is an “autotitrating” version of positive airway pressure (PAP). It continuously adjusts the pressure in your airway as your needs

fluctuate during the night.

• Custom-made mouthpieces slide your jaw forward to keep your airway open.

They are called “mandibular advancement systems,” or “MAS” for short. In recent years, studies have shown that MAS devices really work – and nearly as well as CPAP and APAP. For people who cannot tolerate CPAP, these devices can be valuable.

• Another device called Oral Pressure Therapy creates a negative pressure that “sucks” the tissues in the back of your throat forward, preventing the collapse of the upper airway.

This device is approved for use in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration, and received recognition in the 2012 Wall Street Journal

Technology Awards, for which I have served as a judge.

• Expiratory pressure resistance valves are disposable devices that stick to your nostrils. The valves force your own breathing to pressurize your airway and hold it open.

These devices have not yet been as carefully studied as the MAS devices.

You should also talk to your doctor about medications you’re taking. Medications can help or hinder sleep apnea. For example, narcotic painkillers, sedatives and muscle relaxants can worsen sleep apnea. On the other hand, a sleep drug might help when you’re first getting used to a treatment device.

Lifestyle changes can also help. If your sleep apnea

occurs only when you sleep on your back, switch to sleeping on your side. Try losing weight, which almost always reduces the severity of apnea.

In some people, it eliminates the problem altogether.

Finally, limit your alcohol intake. Alcohol may make you sleepy, but it can worsen your sleep apnea symptoms.

When a person’s obstructive sleep apnea is caused by very enlarged tonsils, surgery (tonsillectomy) can cure the condition. However, it is unusual for there to be such a correctable cause of sleep apnea.

If you do decide to try a treatment device, remember that it works only if you use it.

• Visit www.AskDoctorK. com to read more.

Teen is desperate to improve acne problem Dr. Wallace: I’m 15 and have a mild complexion problem, but it seems to be getting worse. I wash my face several times a day, and I’ve totally eliminated greasy junk food from my diet, but my complexion hasn’t improved.

Is it possible that I have acne, and if so, what caused it, and how do I get rid of it? Is it possible that my complexion will improve by itself? – Rick, Tacoma, Wash.

Rick: I receive thousands of letters from teens asking for advice on many subjects.

Complexion problems are always important to teens, and I try to answer as many questions in my column as I can without boring the regular readers, but I know

’TWEEN 12 & 20 Robert Wallace that many new readers have not had the opportunity to learn some of the facts about skin problems, mainly acne.

I’m well aware that complexion problems can leave both emotional and physical scars if not treated properly.

I’ve had the pleasure to meet and discuss complexion problems with southern California dermatologist Dr. Jeffrey Lauber. He is licensed and board approved and attends to many teens who have skin problems. According to Dr. Lauber, acne

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By BERNICE BEDE OSOL Newspaper Enterprise Association

TODAY – Things look good in the romance and friendship departments in coming months, but you could have problems with the management of your resources. Be careful and budget-conscious.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Go out of your way to associate with friends who always stimulate your thinking. An active conversation with such types might stir up several useful ideas.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – Your thinking will be unusually sharp in a work-related matter. Your colleagues are likely to be impressed by some of your ingenious tactics.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – If you have a good idea regarding a way to improve a sluggish relationship, put it in action. Anything is worth a try to reinvigorate this valuable connection.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Substantial progress in the workplace can be made through innovative thinking on your part. Don’t be reluctant to take a chance.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – If you take the time to talk to a casual acquaintance, you’ll discover that you share many interests. This could be the start of a close friendship.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – There is a strong chance that unusual circumstances will lead to a peculiar opportunity.

There’s something to gain, but you’ll have to act with all due haste.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – You won’t find a better day to get involved in a social activity that has caught your interest. It could prove to be worthwhile and exciting.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – The possibilities for making some good purchases look better than usual, especially regarding a large item that can be used by your entire household. Look around a little.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – As it often does, the race will go to the swift today, so it behooves you to be both a self-starter and a go-getter. Take the lead when you’re not pleased with the pace.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – The chances of some financial gain are much better than you may realize. However, you must be able to recognize opportunity and work hard to capitalize on it.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – Even though it might be a workday for you, if you can take some time off to participate in an activity with friends, try to do so.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – Finally, accelerated progress is likely to occur in an endeavor that has been slow to move.

You might even be able to make up for lost time.

is the term for pimples and complexion problems that trouble many young people and is only a skin problem and has nothing to do with a person’s general health. Acne is caused by the oil glands of the skin breaking open. At puberty, the oil glands in the skin start producing an oily material called sebum, which is discharged onto the skin’s surface. Sometimes the wall of the oil gland breaks and spills the sebum within the skin. The sebum irritates the skin tissues and causes redness, swelling and pus – in other words, a pimple.

In mild cases only a few oil glands break open; in severe acne, many do. Acne runs in families. It’s impossible to

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prevent acne, since there is no way of changing one’s oil glands.

Dirt does not cause acne, despite what you may have been told. The oil on the skin’s surface does no harm.

Special soaps, astringents and acne cleansers are a waste of money. Wash your face with ordinary soap and water only as much as you need to keep it clean. Too much washing and scrubbing can cause skin irritation. Do not pick, squeeze or otherwise manipulate your pimples; it can leave scars.

Foods do not cause acne.

Many persons try all sorts of diets and are frustrated because they don’t help. In some people, certain foods do

make acne worse. The most common ones are chocolate, nuts and cola drinks. A few people who drink large quantities of milk (more than a quart daily) find that this worsens their acne. Aggravation of acne by food varies from person to person.

Unfortunately, there is no medical miracle to prevent acne, but it can be controlled by proper medical treatment.

In recent years, several effective antibiotics have been developed. Whenever a teen feels uncomfortable about his or her complexion, it is a signal that a trip to a dermatologist is a must!

• Email Dr. Robert Wallace at rwallace@galesburg.net.

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BRIDGE Phillip Alder

Forcing to game with both majors For the last two days, we have looked at responder’s inviting game with 5-4 in the majors opposite a one-no-trump opening bid. What does he do with game-forcing values?

The best method is the Smolen convention. Responder bids two clubs, Stayman. If the opener shows a four-card major, responder raises to game in that suit. But if the opener rebids two diamonds, the responder jumps to three of his four-card major. In this way, if they have a 5-3 major-suit fit, the opener becomes the declarer – as in today’s deal. (Three no-trump would have been fine here, but if North had, say, a singleton diamond, the weakness in that suit might have been fatal.)

West leads the diamond king against four hearts. How should South plan the play?

Note that if North is the declarer in four hearts, the diamond-10 lead from East, a likely choice, would be lethal.

The defenders would get one heart, two diamonds and one club.

In contrast, when South is the declarer, he is in control as long as he ducks the first trick, executing a Bath Coup.

What can West do next?

A trump shift is best. If declarer tries the finesse, he goes down because East wins and leads back a diamond. But South, anticipating that scenario, should win with dummy’s ace and call for the club five. If East takes the trick and plays a diamond, South wins, throws dummy’s last diamond on a high club, and works on trumps to take two spades, four hearts, one diamond and three clubs. Or if East ducks the club, declarer wins and returns a club, discarding a diamond from the dummy.

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CATCH program at GKMS

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Northern Rehab awards scholarship

Kaneland athletes honored

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Genoa-Kingston Middle School recently received grant money from the Genoa-Kingston Education Foundation and the DeKalb County Community Foundation to fund the CATCH Program at the school next year. CATCH encourages healthy eating choices, promotes physical activities, and decreases screen time for teens. CATCH will be taught to sixth-graders in physical education and health classes and hopefully to all students in the years ahead. The program is currently being used in the DeKalb and Sycamore school districts with success. Pictured are GKMS Principal Brett McPherson, Lisa Cumings of Kishwaukee Community Hospital, students Maya Quinn, Andrew Jenner, Omar Ortega and Gina Scaccianoce, health teacher Carol Hencken and Lana Haines of the DeKalb County Community Foundation.

Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists presented its 2013 Sports and Health Scholarship to Danielle Neisendorf, a senior at Genoa-Kingston High School. She was chosen for her achievements in athletics, academics and choice to pursue a career in the healthcare/sports medicine field. Neisendorf was team captain of the G-K track team, MVP and highest point scorer. She is a Big Northern All Conference Scholar Athlete, FFA chapter vice president, and the 2013 FFA District 2 Equine Science Entrepreneurship winner. She also is a member of the National Honors Society and DeKalb County 4-H. Neisendorf will attend Black Hawk College in Galva, with an interest in radiology. She is pictured with Northern Rehab physical therapist Melissa Payne Wagner.

The Kaneland Sports Boosters award four $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors each year. This year, because of the success of the Dodge Test Drive event that was held last August, the Brain Bemis Automotive Group of Sycamore submitted a grant application on behalf of the Sports Boosters to the Toyota Motor Co. The boosters were awarded an additional $2,500, which was used for five additional $500 scholarships. The scholarships were awarded at the Senior Athletic Banquet. This year’s winners were: Joe Pollastrini, Dan Miller, Bradley Johnson, Conor Johnson, Kyle Pollastrini, Keriann Groen, Allyson O’Herron, Laken Delahanty and Maggie Brundige.

Opportunity House class visits museum

Poppy poster winners

Sandwich students learn about science

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Clients from Opportunity House visited the Midwest Museum of Natural History in Sycamore on May 7 as part of their unit on Animal Habitats in the Learning for Life Program. Learning for Life is an educational program offered in partnership by Opportunity House Inc. and Kishwaukee College. In the program, Opportunity House clients participate in classes that focus on one subject area and, through use of textbooks, workbooks, hands-on activities and field trips, learn in-depth about the subject matter. Participants in Animal Habitats applied what they learned in class with instructor Carla Raynor as they viewed the animals at the museum.

The American Legion Post 337 in Genoa recently announced the winners of its annual Poppy Poster contest. Students at Genoa-Kingston Middle School entered their poster designs, which were required to feature at least one red poppy and to express what Memorial Day is about. Front row: Saul Lopez, Leea Perry, Brenden Riggs, Jeffrey Withers, Rachel Younker, Gabby Janes and Ashley Clemente. Back row: American Legion Ladies Auxiliary representative Lila Keegan, GKMS teacher Carol Hencken, dean of students Craig Butcher and principal Brett McPherson.

Students from Sandwich pre-k programs recently attended Pre-K For All’s “Blinded Me With Science” night. Children put on their lab glasses and tested out hypotheses on a variety of experiments at the Woodbury Elementary School gym. Sandwich High School students led fun experiments such as the Invisible Shield, Blowing up a Balloon, Which is the Hard-boiled Egg? and Invisible Ink. Each child was given an experiment book. This was the final Pre-K For All family literacy night for the school year. Pictured are pre-schoolers Favio and A.J. with Sandwich High School Junior Stephany Sanchez determining if the newspaper stuffed in a glass will get wet or stay dry.

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The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race takes place every year on Memorial Day weekend. Cars race around an oval track that is 2.5 miles long for 200 laps. 33 cars start the race.

Indy cars have an open cockpit and are specially built for the race. They can reach speeds over 225 mph!

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the world’s largest spectator sport facility, with more than 250,000 permanent seats. If laid end-to-end, the seats would stretch for 99.5 miles!

Cut out a car for each player.

How many compound words can you make using the words below in five minutes or less?

Use the words below to replace the missing words in this article about the Indy 500.

With the invention of the automobile, came the urge to see how _______ a car could go.

Standards Link: Language Arts: Identify compound words.

The first car races were on country _______. In 1909, four American businessmen opened

raditionally, at the end of the race, the winner swigs from a bottle to celebrate victory. This started in 1933 after Louis Meyer requested a particular beverage after winning. Use the code to find out what Indy winners drink.

=A

=I

=K

=L

=M

Standards Link: Visual Discrimination: Find the differences in common objects.

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow written directions.

Take turns flipping a coin.

Heads moves your car forward one space.

Tails moves your car forward two spaces.

First one to reach the last space wins!

Who will win the most in 10 races?

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a closed racetrack near

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___________ formed a huge

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rectangle 2.5 miles long.

Indianapolis, Indiana. The

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The first 500-mile race was run

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in Indianapolis in 1911 and was

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called the “International

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500-Mile Sweepstakes Race.”

P B N E T D A Y S S S I B O T T L E T S

The first years were filled with problems. Cars ___________ on

Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recognized identical words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns.

the first gravel and tar track.

When the track was covered with __________, drivers complained it was rough and bumpy. Finally

Race Action Sports writers use lots of action verbs. Look at the sports pages of today’s newspaper or newspaper’s website. Find and list ten action verbs.

Standards Link: Writing: Identify verbs in writing.

Drivers line up on the starting grid in the order of speed rank they reached on the qualifying laps after two days of time trials. The driver that covers the track in the fastest time on the first day of trials wins the pole position,

which means they start the race at the front of all the other drivers. The 24 fastest drivers from the first day take the starting positions first. The fastest drivers on the second day take the other nine places.

Car Shopping

in 1922, the surface was

Use the classified ads to compare the cost of new and used cars. Find ads for five new cars.

See if you can find ads for the same five cars used. Find the differences between the costs of new cars and the costs of used cars.

smoothed with _____________.

Standards Link: Research: Use the newspaper to locate information.

reporting and even from being in

Female drivers were _________ for the first years from driving,

the pit area and it wasn’t until

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1977 that a female driver participated. Danika Patrick came in ________ place in 2009.

Cars at the Indy 500 come in a rainbow of colors. Use crayons or markers to design your own Indy car.

Write a math problem and provide the solution. Have classmates try to solve the problem.

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The Indy 500 is watched on TV in more than 292 million homes around the world!

Standards Link: Language Arts: Use nouns, adjectives and verbs correctly.

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Lists of participating houses and maps available at the Kingston Village Hall 101 E Railroad Street.

To add your house to the list, call 815-784-5572

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First United Methodist Church of DeKalb, Rummage Sale

405 Bradley Lane

321 Oak St Fri May 31 Sat June 1 9 am to 4 pm www.firstumc.net Proceeds will fund summer youth activities, especially our mission trip. Includes furniture, children clothes,toys, books, electronics, crafts, antiques, collectibles, lawn and garden, sporting goods, bicycles, tools, clothes.

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Friday, May 31stSaturday, June 1st 8am-4pm.

SOMONAUK NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE THURS, FRI, SAT MAY 30-JUNE 1 8:30AM - 6PM

Geraldine Ct. 902 N 9th St.

Across from Somonauk Community Park

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Baby's, children's, men's, women's clothes, toys, books, wrought iron & wicker outdoor furniture, bed comforter, speakers, household items & LOTS of misc items!!

Friday, 8am-4pm Saturday, 8am-3pm

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Friday 5/31 & Saturday 6/1 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Kids clothing, toys, furniture, household, TOOLS & more!

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Sofa, chairs tables 1950's table baby/kids toys, gear, clothes appliances household items, YuGiOh cards HotWheels old post cards, records, tools.

Sycamore

608 Somonauk Street Friday & Saturday, May 31st & June 1st - 8:30am to 3:00pm Cast iron sink, Dartboards, Household, Books, Toys, Laptops, Lots of Miscellaneous!!!

Sycamore

ESTATE SALE Corner of Kishwaukee and Crescent

Fri., 5/31 & Sat., 6/1 9–6 Entire contents of home to be sold. Large collection of tools – yard, shop, specialty, hand and power tools, snow blowers, lawn mower, wheelbarrow, lawn sweeper, sofas, recliners, kitchen table and chairs, dining room set/hutch, table, chairs, TV, lamps, Rockwell plates, CoBoy figurines, glassware, dishes, barware, kitchenware, linens, too much to list!

Sycamore

SATURDAY ONLY 8am – 4pm

564 Clayton Circle MULTI-FAMILY SALE Kids, Adult & Plus Size Women's Clothes, Baby Items, Toys, Vintage Furniture, Holiday Decorations, Jewelry, Purses, Misc Household Items and More!

Loving mom will provide child care in my DeKalb home. 25 yrs. exp. TLC included. Full or part time. Call Jackie @ 815-517-1515

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!

DEKALB HUGE MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE

360 Gurler Road

LOST

South of I-88 off Route 23

KINDLE – left in cart at Hy-Vee on Mon, May 20. Personal treasure $100 reward.

If found 815-757-1256

Dog: brown, has rabies tags, found in Genoa on 5/24 Off of Rt. 72 & Genoa 815-739-0577

Friday May 31st & Sat. June 1st.

8-5pm.

Many collectibles, antiques, mens and womens clothing and much more.

Dekalb

2091 Patriot Dr Girl clothes from baby to older girls, children's toys, baby items, DVD's, 31 Bags, computer printer, desk, much more.

DEKALB

1527 Mayflower

Estate/garage sale Fri & Sat. May 31, June 1 Furniture, household items, dishes, shop vac, Seeburg Console Organ, lots of unique items, must see to appreciate

DeKalb A Coy-Krupp Estate Sale

432 Joanne Ln Sat 6/1 10-4 #s 9:30 French furn, sterling, Baccarat, Waterford, Lalique, Wedgwood, paintings, clothes, carved marble, Limoges, garden, & more For Photos Please Visit: www.coykrupp.com JOBS ANNOUNCEMENTS STUFF VEHICLES REAL ESTATE SERVICES LEGALS Find it all right here in Daily Chronicle Classified

MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE FRI & SAT 9AM - 4PM 15 Meadow Trail W. Off Bethany Mounted deer head & antlers, antiques, longaberger, perenial plants, & quality clothes. * Condo For Sale By Owner

DeKalb Thurs, Fri, Sat. 9am-5pm

1018 Glidden Ave. Stereo Reciever w/Speakers, LG TV, Disc Players, Small Microwave, Holiday décor, Books, Crib & Many Misc Items Find. Buy. Sell.

All in one place... HERE! Everyday in Daily Chronicle Classified

BOOKKEEPER DeKalb industry has an opening for an entry level bookkeeper.

Flexible hours. Duties include, but are not limited to, being responsible for computerized financial operations ie: accounts receivables, payables, payroll and various spreadsheets. Must have experience with Microsoft Office and Quick Books. A great opportunity to join a growing progressive minded company.

Send confidential cover letter and resume to:

Attn: Mary, 121 Industrial Dr., DeKalb, IL 60115

THURS - SAT 5/30-6/1 8AM - 4PM

149 MILLIE CIRCLE QUALITY ITEMS!

SYCAMORE

Trunks, Yard Tools, Metal Desk, Furniture, Microwaves, Kitchen Items, Cuisinart ,Books, Craft and Sewing VERY NICE TOP LINE Mens Suits sz 44-46 and Pants sz 38-40 PEG PEREGO Stroller/car seat Boys Baby Clothes, Girls Clothes, Baskets, Frames,Vases ALL KINDS OF GREAT STUFF SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!!

16448 EAST Old State Rd

SNEAKERS - Mens Boys Sneaux Black Sneakers Everyday Shoes, $5, DeKalb. 815-739-1953

SYCAMORE 1024 Commercial St May 30, 31, & Jun 1 8 AM-3PM Fiberglass ladders, Hand tools, Electric tools, Electrical fittings

STROLLER - Big Bird Baby Child Stroller With Adjustable Canopy Sun Shade With Seat Belt & Underneath Storage, Fully Collapsible, $25, 815-739-1953, DeKalb.

STROLLER - Graco Duo Glider Double Baby Child Stroller Complete With Adjustable Canopy Sun Shades, Trays, Foot Rests & Seat Belts, Large Underneath Storage Area, Neutral Colors Navy Blue With Hints of Yellow & White, Fully Collapsible, Like New, $100.

815-739-1953, DeKalb

TODDLER BIKE - Radio Flyer Red Scoot About Ride On Kids Toddler Bike With Bell & Seat That Adjusts As Child Grows, $18, DeKalb.

815-739-1953

Precious Moments Dated 1987 Club Figurine, "Love Is The Best Gift Of All", Great Condition, No box, $8, DeKalb Area. 815-739-1953.

Precious Moments Wedding Figurine "The Lord Bless & Keep You" E-3114. Great Condition, No Box, $8, DeKalb. 815-739-1953.

PRINTER - Canon IP 1800 Series Black Printer With Working Ink Cartridges Installed, $25, Sycamore 815-895-5373

China Cabinet – Maple – Glass Doors – Extra Storage Shelves On Bottom – Good Condition $75 815-899-5346 before 9 pm Coffee Table, Library Table, 2 End Tables. $100/ea or all 4 for $350.

815-762-0833 Dresser w/mirror – beautiful - $100 China Cabinet Solid Oak $100 Cash 815-757-5442 evenings Kitchen set: 42” round maple kitchen table 4padded seat chairs w/2 extension leaves $75 815-522-6607 Love Seat. Beautiful, art deco, stitching. 53”L. Like new cond. $350 OBO. 815-758-7027 Loveseats (2) Olive Green 68” long/38” wide exc condition, will separate, $150/ea/obo.

847-895-6427 OFFICE DESK CHAIR on Wheels With Arm Rests, Dark Green & Grey In Color, $15, DeKalb Area. 815-739-1953

DON'T NEED IT? SELL IT FAST! Daily Chronicle Classified Call 877-264-2527

Recliners 2 NEW LA-Z-BOY RECLINERS$800 2 new Lazy-Boy Glider Recliners (golden brown). Only been sat in a few times. Beautiful and comfortable chairs! Retailed at $750/ea.

Call 815-751-5293 SLEEP BETTER TONIGHT Factory Direct Mattresses Twin $99, Full $129, Queen $159, King $259 Can del. 815-703-3688 Twin Bed w/Mahogany finish and Thomasville Caned headboard and brand new mattress set. $325 obo.

630-232-1982 WOOD STAND (Not Particle Board) With One Shelf Across Top And One Across Bottom, great for any room, $12, DeKalb Area. 815-739-1953.

BASKET - 2-Tiered Standing Rectangular Standing Basket With Metal Decoration, $12, Sycamore.

815-895-5373 BOWLS - New Set Of 3 Apple Design Ceramic Bowls (1-large, 1medium, 1-small) & Ceramic Apple Design Pitcher, $20, Sycamore, 815-895-5373.

FONDUE SET - 8 Piece Fondue Set, $6, Sycamore, 815-895-5373 FONDUE SET - Chocolate 12 Piece Small Fondue Set, $5, Sycamore, 815-895-5373.

FONDUE SET - New Chocolate and Cheese Fondue Set In Box, $15, Sycamore, 815-895-5373.

Indoor plants: includes planters, $25 815-991-9088 SMOOTHIE MAKER - New Electric Smoothie Maker With Dispenser New In Box, $15, Sycamore.

815-895-5373 WINE ENTERTAINMENT SET - Napa 7 Piece New Hand Painted, Includes 4-12oz. Goblets, 9" Cheese Dome 2-pc. Set & Decanter, $20, Sycamore, 815-895-5373.

CHAIRS - WICKER - Vintage garden appeal, hand painted lime green, sturdy construction, durable, classic, very cute cottage chic! $195.

815-477-9023

Conduit Bender 1/2", $20.

Sycamore, 815-895-5373.

DRILL - Milwaukee 4' Right Angle Drill, $190. Sycamore.

815-895-5373 TABLE SAW - 10" Craftsman Heavy Duty Table Saw On Wheels & Large Deck, $195. Sycamore.

815-895-5373 WET DRY VAC - 16 Gallon Craftsman Wet Dry Vac With Attachments, $45. Sycamore, 815-895-5373.

WIRE RACK - Ideal 25 Spool Heavy Duty Wire Rack $160. Sycamore, 815-895-5373 Don't See What You're Looking For Today?

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LIVESTOCK AND HAYING EQUIPMENT AUCTION SINCE WE ARE RETIRING FROM FARMING AND BOARDING HORSES, WE WILL SELL THE FOLLOWING LIVESTOCK, HAY AND FARM EQUIPMENT AT AUCTION, LOCATED AT 47W240 RAMM ROAD, MAPLE PARK, ILLINOIS. DIRECTIONS FROM SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS, 6 MILES EAST ON RT. 64 TO PEPLOW ROAD, THEN NORTH 1 MILE TO RAMM ROAD, THEN EAST TO FARM.

SUNDAY JUNE 2ND

Multi Family Garage Sale

Fri 5/31 & Sat 6/1 8am-4pm

DEKALB

SYCAMORE 816 QUEENSGATE CIRCLE LOTS TO SEE in Sugar Grove on FRIDAY, MAY 31 and SATURDAY, JUNE 1 from 7:30am to 4:00pm!

Games, toys, bikes, scooters, kids and adult clothes, and much more. Check it out one week before the community garage sales and before it all goes on e-bay!

SLED - Little Tikes Baby Infant Child Red Sled With Back Support and Carrying/Pulling Rope, Like New, $20. 815-739-1953, DeKalb.

373 Crescent Drive

Heritage Ridge Boys & Girls Infant through Toddler Clothing, Toys, Pack & Play, High Chair, Graco Travel System: Car Seat, Stroller, 3 Car Seat Bases, Crib Bedding, Tricycles, Step 2 Riding Toys, Baby Einstein DVD Set, Misc DVD Movies, Misc Kitchen & Household Items, Some Adult Clothing...

Sewing Machine: 1942 Singer Electric sewing machine in cabinet with storage bench attachments and manual included good overall condition $50 815-756-4085

Sat/Sun 9-3 Misc furniture, baskets, odds & ends.

SYCAMORE 319 West Street Thursday 5/30, Friday 5/31 & Saturday 6/1 8am to 4pm Military Issue clothing & gear, household misc, furniture lots to see!

Daily Chronicle Classified 877-264-2527

Dishwasher: Whirlpool stainless steel, gold series, Energy Star, 8 option, great condition, $125 Sycamore 239-961-2498 Freezer-chest: Whirlpool, good condition, $75 Sycamore 239-961-2498 Reconditioned & Guaranteed Appliances: Washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators, & dishwashers.

Assured Appliance 847-293-0047 Do you have a News Tip or Story Idea?

Call 815-756-4841 Daily Chronicle

PUBLIC AUCTION THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE SOLD AT ABSOLUTE AUCTION WITH NO RESERVE, LOCATED 4 MILES SOUTH OF KIRKLAND ON THE MALTA BLACKTOP 28357 MALTA ROAD, KIRKLAND, IL.

SATURDAY JUNE 1ST STARTING AT 10:30 A.M. CAR * MOWERS * ANTIQUES * COUNTRY COLLECTIBLES 1999 MERCEDES E320 CAR, GAS ENGINE, SOME RUST, 185K MILES, 4 DOOR, RIDES AND DRIVES GOOD; 1971 TRAVCO 23FT MOTOR HOME, STORED FOR 15 YEARS INSIDE,. HAS DODGE CHASSIE, V-8 MOTOR AND ONAN GENERATOR, USE AS PARTS OR RESTORE IT & GET THIS CLASSIC BACK ON THE ROAD; YAMAHA YT3600 LAWN TRACTOR W/MOWER DECK; JD 185 LAWN TRACTOR, BAD MOWER, DECK REBUILT; HONDA 4514 LAWN TRACTOR, HYDRO, NOT RUNNING; JD 112 LAWN TRACTOR, W/ SNOWBLOWER & MOWER DECK, BAD TRANS; CASE 440 TRACTOR W/SNOWBLOWER & DECK; HONDA REAR TINE ROTO TILLER, NOT RUNNING; HONDA FRONT TINE TILLER, MOTOR SIZED; SEVERAL OLD CLASSIC PUSH MOWERS, BUNTIN DUZMORE, 50’S LAWNBOY, AND OTHERS; NICE STIHL CHAIN SAW AND WEED EATER; HAY RACK OF MISC. PARTS, TOOLS AND HARDWARE. 17FT CALHOUN “STUMP JUMPER” CUSTOM MADE WOODEN BOAT WITH TRAILER. THIS BOAT WAS BOUGHT NEW AND NEVER IN WATER. IT HAS A 10H.P. KOHLER GAS ENGINE, SHAFT DRIVE PROPELLER, THIS BOAT HAS A VERY LOW DRAFT, MADE SPECIAL FOR SHALLOW OR HAZARD WATERS. CHECK OUT THE PICTURES. COMES WITH MFG OF ORIGIN AND BILL OF SALE. FISHING POLES, RODS, REELS; TACKLE; BOAT SEATS; TROLLING MOTOR; PICNIC AND CAMPING ITEMS; GARDEN SUPPLIES, LADDERS; TEAK GARDEN BENCH; CAST PATIO SET; W/ 4 CHAIRS; SHOVELS, RAKES, OTHER YARD TOOLS; ANTIQUES AND COUNTY COLLECTIBLES: SOLID WALNUT 48” ROUND PARLOR TABLE; STICKLEY TYPE CHAIR; JEWEL TEA COLLECTION, BOWLS, TEA POT, PIE DISH; GREY GRANITE WARE; CRYSTAL GLASS COLLECTION; OLD GLASS PABST BEER GLASSES; SHAWNEE POTTERY PIG COOKIE JAR; OTHER PIG FIGURINES; LARGE “MAMMY” AND BUTLER FIGURINES, SALT & PEEPERS, KEY HANGERS, NICE “MAMMY” CROCK CHURN; FIRE KING; WOOD IRONING BOARDS; SEVERAL FLATS OF COSTUME JEWELRY; SOME DEKALB SEED COLLECTIBLES; CROCKS AND JUGS; ST. CHARLES KITCHENS, WASHED ASH CHINA HUTCH; UP-RITE FREEZER; AND MANY OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST! TERMS: CHECK, CASH, VISA, MC. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS, INJURY OR THEFT.

STARTING AT 10:30 A.M.

BAG - New Fiskars Blue Canvas Zippered Bag With Handle And Inside Compartments For Individual Storage, Great For Crafting, Scrapbooking Or Other, $15, Sycamore.

815-895-5373 BASKET - Picnic Style Wooden Basket (New) With Handle & Pie-Cake Wood Tray Insert, $15, Sycamore.

815-895-5373 Commercial Sewing Machines, serger, blind stitcher, embroidery, heavy duty sewing, for more information call 815-784-2674 Creative Memories Professional Organization Kit & Display, New, Black Canvas Case With Plastic Insert Dividers, Great For Scrapbooking, Business Or Everyday Organizing $15, Sycamore 815-895-5373 FABRIC CART - Large Orange Heavy Duty Fabric Cart On Wheels With Long Pull Handle, Great For Transporting Items, Laundry Or Storage, New, $15, Sycamore.

815-895-5373 HELMET - Child Bike Helmet With Blue Strap, White In Color and Has A Picture Of A Kangaroo On Front & Says Kangaroo, $5, DeKalb.

815-739-1953 LANTERN - Coleman Multi-Function King Cobra Lantern With TV, Radio, Spotlight and Siren, New In Box, $22, Sycamore, 815-895-5373.

Plastic Barrels – 2 Blue – empty 55gal. Prior Non Toxic Use – Great For Rain Barrel Project - Sycamore. $25 ea. 815-991-5149 Revlon Perfect Reflections Ultrasetter (New) With Stand Up Design With Built In Makeup Mirror & Clip Storage, Includes 20 Rollers With 2 Minute Heat Up In 3 Sizes & 3 Textures, Small Flocked-3/4", Medium Ribbed 1" and Super Jumbo Metal Rollers 2", $20, Sycamore.

815-895-5373 Transit Tripod & Ext. Pole.

Path instruments – auto level in case. Great condition. $70.

Call evenings: 815-901-2426.

BEAUTIFUL AND FRIENDLY One year old female Pit Bull Dog. All shots, spayed, micro-chipped.

Attended obedience class. House broke. Very sweet! Found as a stray, now will be a perfect pet!

Adoption fee $100.

815-375-1003

AC - 240 Volt A C In Wall, $140.

Sycamore, 815-895-5373 Xmas Village Houses – 35-40 Lenox – Also Misc. Accessories $375 For All 815-994-1869

CLEATS - Boys Mens Adidas Cleats Shoes Size 6, $5, DeKalb 815-739-1953 CLEATS - Boys Mens Adidas Cleats Shoes Size 7, $5, DeKalb.

815-739-1953 CLEATS - Boys Mens Diadora Cleats Shoes, $5, DeKalb, 815-739-1953 CLEATS - Boys Nike Cleats Shoes Size 5.5, $5, DeKalb 815-739-1953 SHOES - Boys Mens Adidas Everyday Shoes Size 7.5, $5, DeKalb. 815-739-1953 Shoes – Nike - New Jordan Huarache Style – Men's Size 10 ½ Paid $100 Asking $45 815-786-8127

Tickets: Rolling Stones, $250/OBO Sycamore--will deliver 239-961-2498

TRUCKS * TRAILERS 2003 FEATHERLITE 4 HORSE SLANT SHOW TRAILER. THIS IS A ONE OWNER, 27FT GOOSENECK TRAILER, LOADED UP BY FEATHERLITE.. USED VERY LITTLE, LOOKS & PULLS LIKE NEW! HERE ARE THE FEATURES...

LIVING QUARTERS W/ AIR CONDITIONING, FLAT SCREEN TV, AM_FM RADIO W/ OUTSIDE SPEAKERS, SHOWER, WALK THROUGH DOOR TO STALLS, TOILET, SINK, STOVE, SLEEPS 3. TRAILER ALUMINUM FLOOR W/ MATS, STALLION DOOR, MANGERS, DROP DOWN WINDOWS, STORAGE FOR TACK & SADDLE, LED LIGHTS. SELLS AT NO RESERVE TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER..

CHECK OUT THE PRICE OF A NEW ONE, THEN COME BID ON THIS ONE & SAVE THOUSANDS.; 1995 KEIFER BUILT 20FT GOOSENECK STEEL LIVESTOCK TRAILER, WOOD FLOOR, FIBERGLASS TOP, CENTER GATE, SELLS WITH NO TITLE; 12FT BUMPER HITCH TRAILER, 2-HORSE, SELLS WITH NO TITLE; 1970 GOOSE NECK BRAND 30FT FLAT BED TRAILER, TRIPLE AXLE W/ LOADING RAMPS; 1989 DODGE 2500 4X4 PICK-UP TRUCK WITH A GREAT 12 VALVE CUMMINGS MOTOR & AUTO TRANS, RUNS GREAT, LOOKS BAD, WAS USED IN THE FIELD HAULING LARGE BALES, & ALL AROUND THE FARM. WATCH THE VIDEO ON LINE & CHECK OUT THE PICTURES; 1996 GMC KODIAK DUMP TRUCK W/ 10FT GALION DUMP BOX. 6.0 L, 5-2 SPEED, GREAT RUBBER, RUNS GREAT; CLUB CAR ELECTRIC GOLF CART, NEW BATTERY’S LAST YEAR; ALUM. 137GAL. AUX. FUEL TANK SITS IN BED OF PICK-UP TRUCK AND ALUM. LO-PROFILE TOOLBOX FOR PICK-UP, BOTH LIKE NEW. LIVESTOCK AND HAYING EQUIPMENT NEW HOLLAND 311 BALER W/ NH 70 THROWER, GREAT SHAPE READY TO BALE NOW!; NEW HOLLAND 488 HAYBINE, 9FT, GOOD ROLLERS & SICKLE, READY TO MOW HAY NOW; NEW HOLLAND 256 HAY RAKE, VERY GOOD; 40FT, SQ. TUBE BALE CONVEYOR ON TRUCKS, ONE OWNER, W. ELECTRIC MOTOR, BEST USED BALE CONVEYOR WE EVER SOLD; 4-BALE RACKS, ON JD, H&S & HERCULES 8TON GEARS, 3-RACKS ARE H&S; NEW IDEA PTO MANURE SPREADER; WOODS 72 MOWER; KING KUTTER 6FT BOX SCRAPER; 250 BU. SIDE DUMP GRAVITY WAGON ON JD 1065 GEAR; FOR-MOST 125 SELF CATCHING CATTLE CHUTE W/ A-25 GATE, NICE UNIT; SCHULD-BUSHNELL 6TON BULK FEED BIN W/ 12FT 4” AUGER & MOTOR, LIKE NEW; TREATED WOODEN FEED BUNKS 18FT LONG, 2FTWIDE, 2FT TALL; LOTS OF CORNER FEEDERS; WATER TANKS; STALL MATS; BUCKETS; PITCH FORKS; SHOVELS; STEEL GATES FROM 6-16FT; 2-ROUND BALE FEEDERS; ANTIQUE 2 HORSE HAY PUSHER; OLD FEED SACK FILLER; PICKERING ENGINE GOVERNOR 340 REV; OLD PICKET FENCE AND OTHER COUNTRY COLLECTIBLES. TRACTORS AND TOOLS 1970 JOHN DEERE 4020 DIESEL TRACTOR, SYNCHRO, SIDE CONSOLE, DUAL HYD, 3PT., PTO, WIDE FRONT, GREAT 18.4-34 RUBBER, 4 RIBBED FRONT RUBBER, LOOKS AND RUNS GREAT; MASSEY FERGUSON 35 GAS TRACTOR W/ MULTI-POWER SHIFT, 3PT., PTO, LIKE NEW 12.4-28 TIRES. THIS IS A SWEET LITTLE TRACTOR GREAT PAINT & CONDITION; DAVID BROWN 990 DIESEL TRACTOR, 3442HRS, 16.9-30 TIRES, PTO, TRACTOR RUNS, BUT WILL NOT MOVE, AS-IS; AC 716 & YARD MACHINE LAWN TRACTORS, NOT RUNNING; BADGER THUMB FOR LIEBHERR 309 EXCAVATOR; HINIKER 8FT SNOW BLADE FOR SKID STEER, USED 1 TIME, LIKE NEW!; KOLBALT 60GAL. AIR COMPRESSOR, LIKE NEW; ANVIL & MANY ANVIL PLUGS; LINCOLN PRO-MIG 175 WELDER; TORCH SET; HONDA EM600 GENERATOR; SEVERAL RACKS LOADED WITH TOOLS, PARTS AND SUPPLIES. BRING YOUR TRUCKS, TRAILERS AND A FRIEND.. ALL SELLS TO THE HIGHEST BIDDERS. LOADER TRACTOR AVAILABLE AUCTION DAY. TERMS: CASH, CHECK, VISA/MC ON SALE DAY ONLY. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS INJURY OR THEFT. HOMEMADE LUNCH SERVED BY DEKALB FFA. LOADER AVAILABLE ON SALE SITE. STEVE & ANDREW ALMBURG AUCTIONEERS, LIC#440.000779-441001160. MALTA, IL 815-825-2727.

GREAT PICTURES ON OUR WEB SITE ALONG WITH VIDEO’S @ WWW.ALMBURGAUCTIONS.COM

DENNIS & JULIE ZALUD , OWNER

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8 5-825-2727 Malta, IL

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CAR - Little Tikes Child Cozy Coupe Ride On Car, Red & Yellow, $20.

815-739-1953, DeKalb.

Fisher Price Ocean Wonders Kick & Crawl Gym For Ages Birth On Up, New, $15.

815-895-5373. Sycamore.

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RIDE ON VAN - Step 2 Child Ride On Van For 2, Car Has Door That Opens, Steerig Wheel, Key That Turns & Clicks, A Trunk That Folds Down & Another Child Can Sit There Or Use As Storage, $35, DeKalb, 815-739-1953.

Thomas The Train Take And Play Play Sets Lot Of 5 Including Misty Island Mining Trackmaster, Thomas Roundhouse Turntable Station, Sodor Rescue Station, Sodor Airport & Other With Some Accessories & Lots Of Various Shapes & Sizes Interlocking Train Track That Works & Is Compatible With All Play Sets, All Genuine Thomas The Train, (No Trains Included), $55, DeKalb, 815-739-1953.

WAGON - Step 2 Child Ride In 2Seater Wagon With Door That Opens And Latches Shut, $35, DeKalb. 815-739-1953

2001 MERCURY SABLE LS Premium. 120K miles. Beige color.

Good maintenance. $3700 OBO. Call 630-387-9549 2007 NISSAN SENTRA $9500. 815-757-0336 2010 Hyundai Elantra 4D Sycamore, IL. $12700. Very good condition. 31250 miles.

Steve 815-991-9420

2002 Chevy Blazer. 2 Door, 4WD, ZR2 Pkg, Red w/black interior. Excellent condition. Runs great. $5900. 815-784-8448

2008 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV 6 cylinder, 4WD, silver with black cloth interior.

CD changer, remote keyless entry, fog lights and third row seating, 48,000 miles.

Excellent Condition!

$14,500 Call Dan 847-812-4016

2003 Ford F-150 King Ranch 4 door, 4WD, V8, 80K miles. $11,500/obo 630-514-6569

A-1 AUTO

Will BUY UR USED CAR, TRUCK, SUV,

MOST CASH WILL BEAT ANY QUOTE GIVEN!! $400 - $2000 “don't wait.... call 2day”!! * 815-575-5153 * PlanitDeKalbCounty.com Your online destination for all things DeKalb County

PRICE REDUCED BUY NOW! 3 Bdrms, Hardwood flrs, all appliances, 2 garages, huge yard.

CALL NEDRA ERICSON NOW! 815-739-9997

SELLER IS MOVING! FOR SALE Priced at $221,900

3BR, 2BA, Plus large finished basment, 1st flr Laundry. Spacious Garage, Huge Yard.

CALL NEDRA ERICSON NOW! 815-739-9997

CLASSIFIED

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I BUY CARS, TRUCKS, VANS & SUVs 1990 & Newer Will beat anyone's price by $300.

Will pay extra for Honda, Toyota & Nissan

815-814-1964 or

815-814-1224 !! !! !!! !! !!

We Pay The Best!

For Junk Cars, Trucks and Vans No Title, No Problem. Same Day Pick-Up. 630-817-3577

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DeKALB COUNTYSYCAMORE, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS DENNY W MCCOY; CATHERINE T. MCCOY; ILLOWA FARM TOWNHOME ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 215 MORROW STREET UNIT C SOMONAUK, IL 60552 10 CH 00305 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on October 25, 2012, DEKALB COUNTY SHERIFF in DEKALB County, Illinois, will on July 11, 2013, in 150 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178, at 1:00 PM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DEKALB, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 18-32-403-083 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 215 MORROW STREET UNIT C SOMONAUK, IL 60552 Description of Improvements: YELLOW VINYL CONDOMINIUM TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $205,998.61.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1006717 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I535141 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, May 29, June 5, 12, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DeKALB COUNTYSYCAMORE, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS JASON THOMAS A/K/A JASON A. THOMAS; SHAWN THOMAS A/K/A SHAWN L. THOMAS A/K/A SHAWN LEE STONE; MIDAMERICA BANK, FSB; NEUCORT LAKES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 76 EAST DAISY AVENUE CORTLAND, IL 60112 12 CH 198 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by

by said Court in the above entitled cause on March 28, 2013, DEKALB COUNTY SHERIFF in DEKALB County, Illinois, will on July 11, 2013, in 150 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178, at 1:00 PM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DEKALB, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 09-20-254-005 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 76 EAST DAISY AVENUE CORTLAND, IL 60112 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY TWO STORY HOUSE WITH RED BRICK SIDING AND AN ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $193,617.81.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1206269 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I535177 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, May 29, June 5, 12, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DeKALB COUNTYSYCAMORE, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP PLAINTIFF VS PETER ENDRE; DAWN ENDRE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 724 BENHAM STREET KIRKLAND, IL 60146 12 CH 00427 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on April 4, 2013, DEKALB COUNTY SHERIFF in DEKALB County, Illinois, will on July 11, 2013, in 150 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178, at 1:00PM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DEKALB, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 01-26-180-022 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 724 BENHAM STREET KIRKLAND, IL 60146 Description of Improvements: BROWN BRICL TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH NO GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $214,889.49.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1211488 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I535184 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, May 29, June 5, 12, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DeKALB COUNTYSYCAMORE, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS SUZETTE A. KALLHOFF; SCOTT

KALLHOFF A/K/A SCOTT M. KALLHOFF; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 405 PRESERVE DRIVE GENOA, IL 60135 12 CH 5 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on April 4, 2013, DEKALB COUNTY SHERIFF in DEKALB County, Illinois, will on July 11, 2013, in 150 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178, at 1:00 PM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DEKALB, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 02-25-251-003 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 405 PRESERVE DRIVE GENOA, IL 60135 Description of Improvements: 2 STORY HOME WITH ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $273,562.09.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1120895 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I535170 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, May 29, June 5, 12, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DeKALB COUNTYSYCAMORE, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. PLAINTIFF VS WAYNE BLACK, HEIR; NANCY L MERLAK A/K/A NANCY MERLAK A/K/A ; NANCY L MERLAK, INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JOAN E BLACK; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 622 SPRING STREET DEKALB, IL 60115 12 CH 00548 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on April 4, 2013, DEKALB COUNTY SHERIFF in DEKALB County, Illinois, will on July 11, 2013, in 150 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178, at 1:00 PM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DEKALB, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 08-26-305-009 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 622 SPRING STREET DEKALB, IL 60115 Description of Improvements: WHITE WITH ALUMINUM SIDING ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH NO GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $56,414.91.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file

#PA1219136 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I535193 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, May 29, June 5, 12, 2013.)

THE NATIONAL BANK & TRUST COMPANY OF SYCAMORE Plaintiff, vs.

RICHARD NG, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

12 CH 608 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment for Foreclosure entered by the Court in the above entitled cause the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, shall be sold to the highest bidder.

The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Jeffrey L. Lewis Klein, Stoddard, Buck & Lewis LLC 2045 Aberdeen Court Sycamore, IL 60178 (815) 748-0380 The common address and other common description, if any of the real estate is: 210 N. 6TH STREET DEKALB, IL 60115 The legal description of the real estate: PARCEL 1: LOT 7 IN BLOCK 38 IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN (NOW CITY) OF DEKALB, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK “A” OF PLATS, PAGE 8 1/4, ON DECEMBER 19, 1853 IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: PARCELS “B” AND “C” OF THE PLAT OF WEST SUBDIVISION OF AMERICAN STEEL AND WIRE COMPANY, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK “D” OF PLATS, PAGE 54 ON JUNE 13, 1913, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 3: THAT PART OF THE PUBLIC ALLEY RUNNING IN GENERALLY NORTHERLY AND SOUTHERLY DIRECTION IN BLOCK 38 IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN (NOW CITY) OF DEKALB, LYING SOUTHERLY OF THE NORTHERLY LINE OF LOT 3 THEREOF EXTENDED EASTERLY TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID ALLEY, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK "A" OF PLATS, PAGE 8 1/4, ON DECEMBER 19, 1853, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN: 08-23-185-005 D. A description of the improvements on the real estate: Commercial real estate.

The time and place of the sale is: June 13, 2013 at 1:00 pm.

DeKalb County Sheriff's Office 150 North Main Street Sycamore, IL 60178 The terms of the sale are: The sale shall be by public auction. The sale shall be by open verbal bid.

The sale shall be conducted by the Sheriff of DeKalb County. The sale shall be cash. The sale shall be “as is” condition without any representation or warranty as to the condition of the property. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

G. Title will be conveyed without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff subject to all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, in addition to those which have not yet become due and payable, and special assessments and special taxes, if any, and easements, covenants, conditions, zoning laws and drainage ditches, feeders, laterals and restrictions of record.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the Purchaser shall receive a certificate of sale which will entitle Purchaser to a deed to the real estate subject to court confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

LOT 703, A DISTANCE OF 191.90 FEET FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTHERLY PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 703, A DISTANCE OF 220.61 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF HILLCREST DRIVE, SAID NORTH LINE BEING ON A CURVE THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 1017.69 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF HILLCREST DRIVE ON A CURVE TO THE LEFT, A DISTANCE OF 223.82 FEET (THE CHORD DISTANCE OF THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE BEING 223.37 FEET), TO A POINT OF REVERSE CURVATURE; THENCE CONTINUING EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF HILLCREST DRIVE ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 635.0 FEET FOR A DISTANCE OF 2.86 FEET (THE CHORD DISTANCE OF THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE BEING 2.86 FEET); THENCE NORTHERLY PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 703, A DISTANCE OF 167.12 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 703; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 703, A DISTANCE OF 219.8 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL 2: PART OF LOT 703 IN TWELFTH ADDITION TO ROLLING MEADOWS SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 4, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK "R" OF PLATS, PAGE 9 ON APRIL 14, 1976 AS DOCUMENT NO. 392887, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 703; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 703, A DISTANCE OF 191.90 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 703, A DISTANCE OF 220.61 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF HILLCREST DRIVE; SAID NORTH LINE BEING A CURVE THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 1017.69 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF HILLCREST DRIVE ON A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, A DISTANCE OF 129.62 FEET (THE CHORD DISTANCE OF THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE BEING 129.53 FEET), TO THE POINT OF TANGENCY OF SAID CURVE; THENCE CONTINUING WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF HILLCREST DRIVE, A DISTANCE OF 62.63 TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 703; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 703 A DISTANCE OF 228.85 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PIN: 08-15-151-012 D. A description of the improvements on the real estate: Commercial real estate.

The time and place of the sale is: June 13, 2013 at 1:00 pm.

DeKalb County Sheriff's Office 150 North Main Street Sycamore, IL 60178 The terms of the sale are: The sale shall be by public auction. The sale shall be by open verbal bid.

The sale shall be conducted by the Sheriff of DeKalb County. The sale shall be cash. The sale shall be “as is” condition without any representation or warranty as to the condition of the property. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

G. Title will be conveyed without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff subject to all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, in addition to those which have not yet become due and payable, and special assessments and special taxes, if any, and easements, covenants, conditions, zoning laws and drainage ditches, feeders, laterals and restrictions of record.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the Purchaser shall receive a certificate of sale which will entitle Purchaser to a deed to the real estate subject to court confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

THE NATIONAL BANK & TRUST COMPANY OF SYCAMORE BY: /s/ Jeffrey L. Lewis One of its Attorneys Klein, Stoddard, Buck & Lewis, LLC 2045 Aberdeen Court Sycamore, IL 60178 815-748-0380

THE NATIONAL BANK & TRUST COMPANY OF SYCAMORE BY: /s/ Jeffrey L. Lewis One of its Attorneys Klein, Stoddard, Buck & Lewis, LLC 2045 Aberdeen Court Sycamore, IL 60178 815-748-0380

(Published in the Daily Chronicle May 15, 22, 29, 2013)

(Published in the Daily Chronicle May 15, 22, 29, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE NATIONAL BANK & TRUST COMPANY OF SYCAMORE Plaintiff, vs.

DR. RICHARD H. NG, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

CASE NO. 12 CH 609 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment for Foreclosure entered by the Court in the above entitled cause the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, shall be sold to the highest bidder.

The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Jeffrey L. Lewis Klein, Stoddard, Buck & Lewis LLC 2045 Aberdeen Court Sycamore, IL 60178 (815) 748-0380 The common address and other common description, if any of the real estate is: 1015 HILLCREST DRIVE, DEKALB, IL 60115 The legal description of the real estate: PARCEL 1: PART OF LOT 73 IN TWELFTH ADDITION TO ROLLING MEADOWS SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 4, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK "R" OF PLATS, PAGE 9 ON APRIL 14, 1976 AS DOCUMENT NO. 392887, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 703; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID

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DeKalb 4BR, 1.5BA Like New! Near NIU, appl, W/D, hrdwd flrs.

2 car gar on corner lot, $1600/mo Pets OK. 847-428-5147

DEKALB 5 BR, 2 BA House, C/A, bsmt, $1000 + util. 630-768-5962 DeKalb- 2 BD 1 BA House Across from park. $750 +utilities.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DeKALB COUNTYSYCAMORE, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS DENNY W MCCOY; CATHERINE T. MCCOY; ILLOWA FARM TOWNHOME ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 215 MORROW STREET UNIT C SOMONAUK, IL 60552 10 CH 00305 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on October 25, 2012, DEKALB COUNTY SHERIFF in DEKALB County, Illinois, will on July 11, 2013, in 150 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178, at 1:00 PM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DEKALB, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: THE EAST 30 FEET OF THE WEST 66 FEET OF LOT 63 IN THE FINAL PLAT OF ILLOWA FARM FIRST RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 7 THROUGH 15 INCLUSIVE, LOTS 20 THROUGH 21 INCLUSIVE, LOT 59, PART OF VACATED WARREN STREET AND THE DETENTION AREA OF ILLOWA FARM SUBDIVISION AND PART OF ASSESSORS LOT 11 BEING A PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID SUBDIVISION RECORDED OCTOBER 25, 2001, AS DOCUMENT NO. 2001018568, ALL LOCATED IN THE VILLAGE OF SOMONAUK, DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 18-32-403-083 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 215 MORROW STREET UNIT C SOMONAUK, IL 60552 Description of Improvements: YELLOW VINYL CONDOMINIUM TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $205,998.61.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORT-

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Daily Chronicle / daily-chronicle.com (C) GAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1006717 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I535141 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, May 29, June 5, 12, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE NATIONAL BANK & TRUST COMPANY OF SYCAMORE Plaintiff, vs.

RICHARD NG, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

12 CH 608 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment for Foreclosure entered by the Court in the above entitled cause the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, shall be sold to the highest bidder.

The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Jeffrey L. Lewis Klein, Stoddard, Buck & Lewis LLC 2045 Aberdeen Court Sycamore, IL 60178 (815) 748-0380 The common address and other common description, if any of the real estate is: 210 N. 6TH STREET DEKALB, IL 60115 The legal description of the real estate: PARCEL 1: LOT 7 IN BLOCK 38 IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN (NOW CITY) OF DEKALB, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK “A” OF PLATS, PAGE 8 1/4, ON DECEMBER 19, 1853 IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: PARCELS “B” AND “C” OF THE PLAT OF WEST SUBDIVISION OF AMERICAN STEEL AND WIRE COMPANY, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK “D” OF PLATS, PAGE 54 ON JUNE 13, 1913, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 3: THAT PART OF THE PUBLIC ALLEY RUNNING IN GENERALLY NORTHERLY AND SOUTHERLY DIRECTION IN BLOCK 38 IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN (NOW CITY) OF DEKALB, LYING SOUTHERLY OF THE NORTHERLY LINE OF LOT 3 THEREOF EXTENDED EASTERLY TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID ALLEY, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK "A" OF PLATS, PAGE 8 1/4, ON DECEMBER 19, 1853, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN: 08-23-185-005 D. A description of the improvements on the real estate: Commercial real estate.

The time and place of the sale is: June 13, 2013 at 1:00 pm.

DeKalb County Sheriff's Office 150 North Main Street Sycamore, IL 60178 The terms of the sale are: The sale shall be by public auction. The sale shall be by open verbal bid.

The sale shall be conducted by the Sheriff of DeKalb County. The sale shall be cash. The sale shall be “as is” condition without any representation or warranty as to the condition of the property. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

G. Title will be conveyed without any representation as to quality or

any pr quality quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff subject to all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, in addition to those which have not yet become due and payable, and special assessments and special taxes, if any, and easements, covenants, conditions, zoning laws and drainage ditches, feeders, laterals and restrictions of record.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the Purchaser shall receive a certificate of sale which will entitle Purchaser to a deed to the real estate subject to court confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

THE NATIONAL BANK & TRUST COMPANY OF SYCAMORE BY: /s/ Jeffrey L. Lewis One of its Attorneys Klein, Stoddard, Buck & Lewis, LLC 2045 Aberdeen Court Sycamore, IL 60178 815-748-0380 (Published in the Daily Chronicle May 15, 22, 29, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DeKALB COUNTYSYCAMORE, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS JASON THOMAS A/K/A JASON A. THOMAS; SHAWN THOMAS A/K/A SHAWN L. THOMAS A/K/A SHAWN LEE STONE; MIDAMERICA BANK, FSB; NEUCORT LAKES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 76 EAST DAISY AVENUE CORTLAND, IL 60112 12 CH 198 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on March 28, 2013, DEKALB COUNTY SHERIFF in DEKALB County, Illinois, will on July 11, 2013, in 150 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178, at 1:00 PM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DEKALB, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 34 IN NEUCORT LAKES UNIT ONE, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 5, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN THE TOWN OF CORTLAND, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 17, 2002, IN PLAT CABINET NO. 9, AT SLIDE NO. 45-D, AS DOCUMENT NO. 2002026830, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 09-20-254-005 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 76 EAST DAISY AVENUE CORTLAND, IL 60112 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY TWO STORY HOUSE WITH RED BRICK SIDING AND AN ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $193,617.81.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and

quality qu ty without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1206269 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I535177 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, May 29, June 5, 12, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DeKALB COUNTYSYCAMORE, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP PLAINTIFF VS PETER ENDRE; DAWN ENDRE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 724 BENHAM STREET KIRKLAND, IL 60146 12 CH 00427 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on April 4, 2013, DEKALB COUNTY SHERIFF in DEKALB County, Illinois, will on July 11, 2013, in 150 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178, at 1:00PM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DEKALB, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 22 IN COLONIAL ESTATES, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 3, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, VILLAGE OF KIRKLAND, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 14, 1994 AS DOCUMENT 94008442, IN BOOK "Y" OF PLATS, PAGE 65, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 01-26-180-022 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 724 BENHAM STREET KIRKLAND, IL 60146 Description of Improvements: BROWN BRICL TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH NO GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $214,889.49.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO RE-

, FUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1211488 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I535184 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, May 29, June 5, 12, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DeKALB COUNTYSYCAMORE, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS SUZETTE A. KALLHOFF; SCOTT KALLHOFF A/K/A SCOTT M. KALLHOFF; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 405 PRESERVE DRIVE GENOA, IL 60135 12 CH 5 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on April 4, 2013, DEKALB COUNTY SHERIFF in DEKALB County, Illinois, will on July 11, 2013, in 150 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178, at 1:00 PM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DEKALB, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 167 OF UNIT 3 - RIVERBEND ADDITION TO GENOA, LOCATED IN PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 IN PLAT CABINET NO. 9 AT SLIDE NO. 164A, AS DOCUMENT NO. 2005019501, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF GENOA, DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 02-25-251-003 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 405 PRESERVE DRIVE GENOA, IL 60135 Description of Improvements: 2 STORY HOME WITH ATTACHED

GARAGE The Judgment amount was $273,562.09.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1120895 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I535170 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, May 29, June 5, 12, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DeKALB COUNTYSYCAMORE, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. PLAINTIFF VS WAYNE BLACK, HEIR; NANCY L MERLAK A/K/A NANCY MERLAK A/K/A ; NANCY L MERLAK, INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JOAN E BLACK; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 622 SPRING STREET DEKALB, IL 60115 12 CH 00548 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on April 4, 2013, DEKALB COUNTY SHERIFF in DEKALB County, Illinois, will on July 11, 2013, in 150 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178, at 1:00 PM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DEKALB, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 14 OF THE ADDITION OF BLOCK 2 OF COLONIAL SUBDIVISION, LOCATED ON THE N-1/16TH OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH WEST 1/4 (EXCEPT THE SOUTH 20 ACRES THEREOF) OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 4, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 4, 1958 IN BOOK "K" OF PLATS,

Wednesday, May 29, 2013 • Page D3 4, S, PAGE 23 AS DOCUMENT NO. 290879, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF DEKALB, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 08-26-305-009 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 622 SPRING STREET DEKALB, IL 60115 Description of Improvements: WHITE WITH ALUMINUM SIDING ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH NO GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $56,414.91.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1219136 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I535193 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, May 29, June 5, 12, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE NATIONAL BANK & TRUST COMPANY OF SYCAMORE Plaintiff, vs.

DR. RICHARD H. NG, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

CASE NO. 12 CH 609 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment for Foreclosure entered by the Court in the above entitled cause the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, shall be sold to the highest bidder.

The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Jeffrey L. Lewis Klein, Stoddard, Buck & Lewis LLC 2045 Aberdeen Court Sycamore, IL 60178 (815) 748-0380 The common address and other common description, if any of the real estate is: 1015 HILLCREST DRIVE, DEKALB, IL 60115 The legal description of the real estate: PARCEL 1: PART OF LOT 73 IN TWELFTH ADDITION TO ROLLING MEADOWS

SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 4, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK "R" OF PLATS, PAGE 9 ON APRIL 14, 1976 AS DOCUMENT NO. 392887, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 703; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 703, A DISTANCE OF 191.90 FEET FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTHERLY PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 703, A DISTANCE OF 220.61 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF HILLCREST DRIVE, SAID NORTH LINE BEING ON A CURVE THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 1017.69 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF HILLCREST DRIVE ON A CURVE TO THE LEFT, A DISTANCE OF 223.82 FEET (THE CHORD DISTANCE OF THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE BEING 223.37 FEET), TO A POINT OF REVERSE CURVATURE; THENCE CONTINUING EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF HILLCREST DRIVE ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 635.0 FEET FOR A DISTANCE OF 2.86 FEET (THE CHORD DISTANCE OF THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE BEING 2.86 FEET); THENCE NORTHERLY PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 703, A DISTANCE OF 167.12 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 703; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 703, A DISTANCE OF 219.8 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL 2: PART OF LOT 703 IN TWELFTH ADDITION TO ROLLING MEADOWS SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 4, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK "R" OF PLATS, PAGE 9 ON APRIL 14, 1976 AS DOCUMENT NO. 392887, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 703; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 703, A DISTANCE OF 191.90 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 703, A DISTANCE OF 220.61 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF HILLCREST DRIVE; SAID NORTH LINE BEING A CURVE THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 1017.69 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF HILLCREST DRIVE ON A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, A DISTANCE OF 129.62 FEET (THE CHORD DISTANCE OF THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE BEING 129.53 FEET), TO THE POINT OF TANGENCY OF SAID CURVE; THENCE CONTINUING WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF HILLCREST DRIVE, A DISTANCE OF 62.63 TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 703; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 703 A DISTANCE OF 228.85 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PIN: 08-15-151-012 D. A description of the improvements on the real estate: Commercial real estate.

The time and place of the sale is: June 13, 2013 at 1:00 pm.

DeKalb County Sheriff's Office 150 North Main Street Sycamore, IL 60178 The terms of the sale are: The sale shall be by public auction. The sale shall be by open verbal bid.

The sale shall be conducted by the Sheriff of DeKalb County. The sale

y. shall be cash. The sale shall be “as is” condition without any representation or warranty as to the condition of the property. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

G. Title will be conveyed without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff subject to all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, in addition to those which have not yet become due and payable, and special assessments and special taxes, if any, and easements, covenants, conditions, zoning laws and drainage ditches, feeders, laterals and restrictions of record.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the Purchaser shall receive a certificate of sale which will entitle Purchaser to a deed to the real estate subject to court confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

THE NATIONAL BANK & TRUST COMPANY OF SYCAMORE BY: /s/ Jeffrey L. Lewis One of its Attorneys Klein, Stoddard, Buck & Lewis, LLC 2045 Aberdeen Court Sycamore, IL 60178 815-748-0380 (Published in the Daily Chronicle May 15, 22, 29, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 23rd JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, COUNTY OF DEKALB, SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS. Champion Mortgage, Plaintiff, vs.

Monica A. McCabe a/k/a Monica MacCabe, et al.

Defendants, 13 CH 44.

Notice to Heirs and Legatees. Notice is hereby given to you, the Unknown Heirs and Unknown Legatees of the decedent(s), Monica A. McCabe a/k/a Monica MacCabe, that on April 18, 2013, an order was entered by the Court, naming William P. Butcher, 2044 Ridge Road, Homewood, Illinois 60430, Tel. No. (708) 799-0600, as the Special Representative of the above named decedent(s) under 735 ILCS 13-1209 (Death of a Party).

The cause of action for the Foreclosure of a certain Mortgage upon the premises commonly known as: 1819 Margaret Lane DeKalb, IL 60115.

I536083 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, May 29, June 5, 12, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS NORELI HERNANDEZ Plaintiff/Petitioner vs.

HENRY PARRA Defendant/Respondent Case No. 13 D 127 The requisite affidavit(s) having been duly filed herein, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL DEFENDANTS IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED ACTION, that said action has been commenced in said Court by the plaintiff(s), naming you as defendant(s) therein and praying A. Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage in accordance with the statute.

B. The Plaintiff be awarded the temporary and permanent sole care, custody, and control of the minor child.

C. Plaintiff be assigned her nonmarital property.

D. Defendant be forever barred from seeking maintenance from the Plaintiff.

E. The Defendant be ordered to pay child support, provide medical insurance, and contribute towards the uncovered medical expenses, educational expenses and extracurricular expenses of the parties' mi-

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D. That Defendant be ordered to contribute to all marital debts and obligations of the parties.

E. The Plaintiff be awarded such further relief as this Honorable Court deems equitable and just. and for other relief; that summons has been issued out of this Court against you as provided by law, and, that this action is still pending and undetermined in said Court.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you file your answer or otherwise make your appearance in said action in this Court, by filing the same in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court on or before June 6, 2013, AN ORDER OF DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU. IN TESTIMONY, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court on May 10, 2013. /s/ Maureen A. Josh Clerk of the Circuit Court (SEAL) MARISSA R. HANSON Attorney for Plaintiff Atty Registration No.: 6299962 431 Williamsburg Avenue Geneva, IL 60134 (630) 844-8781 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, May 15, 22, 29, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY-THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF DEKALB ESTATE OF BARBARA P. JOHNSON-WINT, DECEASED. Case No. 13 P 68 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of BARBARA P. JOHNSON-WINT, of 125 W. Carol Avenue, Cortland, Illinois 60112. Letters of Office were issued on the 9th day of May, 2013, to David H. Johnson-Wint, 125 W. Carol Avenue, Cortland, Illinois 60112 whose attorneys are The Foster & Buick Law Group, LLC, 2040 Aberdeen Court, Sycamore, Illinois 60178.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at the DeKalb County Court House, 133 West State Street, Sycamore, Illinois, 60178, or with the representative, or both, no later than 4:30 p.m. on or before the 16th day of November, 2013, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

DAVID H. JOHNSON-WINT Administrator By: /s/ Jill M. Tritt One of his Attorneys

ey The Foster & Buick Law Group, LLC 2040 Aberdeen Court Sycamore, Illinois 60178 Phone: (815) 758-6616 (Published in the Daily Chronicle May 15, 22, 29, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE 13 TX 19 TO: UNKNOWN ASSIGNS OR SUCCESSORS OF MBC XIV LLC; MBC XIV LLC; RBC REAL ESTATE FINANCE INC.; ROYAL BANK OF CANADA; PROSPERITY BANK; BMO HARRIS BANK NA; ANTHONY MONTALBANO; SUSAN MONTALBANO; CHESTNUT GROVE HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION; PNC BANK NA; DEKALB PAVING INC.; LYON FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.; DEKALB COUNTY CLERK AND UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED. A Petition for Tax Deed as Case No. 13-TX-19 has been filed in the Circuit Court of DEKALB County, Illinois, on premises described below. On 10/09/2013 at 9:00 AM, the Petitioner will make an application to such Court in DEKALB County, Illinois, for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued if real estate is not redeemed from sale. The real estate is described by Certificate No.(s) 2009-00599; 2009-00604; 2009-00611; 2009-00615; 2009-00619; 2009-00624; 2009-00628; 2009-00636; 2009-00639; 2009-00644; 2009-00652; 2009-00666; 2009-00672; 2009-00675; 2009-00682, and

by Property Index No.(s) 09-33176-001; 09-33-176-006; 0933-177-003; 09-33-177-007; 09-33-177-011; 09-33-177016; 09-33-177-020; 09-33178-008; 09-33-178-011; 0933-178-016; 09-33-179-004; 09-33-179-018; 09-33-180007; 09-33-180-010; 09-33181-007 of DEKALB County, Illinois was sold on 10/25/2010 for general taxes for the year 2009 and described as: 09-33-176-001; 09-33-176006; 09-33-177-003; 09-33177-007; 09-33-177-011; 0933-177-016; 09-33-177-020; 09-33-178-008; 09-33-178011; 09-33-178-016; 09-33179-004; 09-33-179-018; 0933-180-007; 09-33-180-010; 09-33-181-007 The period of redemption will expire on 10/04/2013.

John A. Vassen #6189245 Attorney for Petitioner 1801 North Belt West Belleville, IL 62226 (618) 277-8700

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Public Hearing Amended Budget NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Education of School District Number 426, in the County of DeKalb, State of Illinois, that amended budget for said School District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at 410 S. First Street, Kirkland, Illinois in this School District on or before 8:00 AM, on the 23rd day of May, 2013. Notice is further hereby given that a public hearing on said budget will be held at 7:00 p.m., on the 24th day of June, 2013, at 410 S. First Street in this School District Number 426.

Dated this 14th day of May, 2013.

Board of Education of School District Number 426, in the County of DeKalb, State of Illinois.

(Published in the Daily Chronicle May 29, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on May 13, 2013 a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of DeKalb County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as MOM'S SWEET HOME DESSERTS, 1237 OMEGA CIRCLE DRIVE, DEKALB, IL 60115.

Dated May 13, 2013 /s/ John Acardo DeKalb County Clerk & Recorder (Published in the Daily Chronicle May 15, 22, 29, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE LOOKING FOR DBE'S! Curran Contracting Company is seeking IDOT approved DBE subcontractors, suppliers, & trucking companies for the upcoming reconstruction of westbound I-90!

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The Housing Authority of the County of DeKalb is proposing the addition of two local preferences for the Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List and the Public Housing

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